Character and Word Counter Tool
Instantly find out the character and word count of your texts. Character limit control tool for SEO titles, social media posts and Twitter (X).
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The online character counter is a practical tool that instantly analyzes the length of your texts. It is designed especially to comply with character limits set by social media platforms, search engines, and academic assignments. You can see the total counts as soon as you paste your text into the box.
Character Limits for SEO and Social Media
In the digital world, each platform has its own unique limits. For Google search results, titles are generally recommended not to exceed 60 characters and descriptions 160 characters. Twitter (X) imposes a 280-character limit, while LinkedIn and Instagram also have specific limits. Our tool makes it easy to manage these limits.
| Platform | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter / X | 280 | URLs shorten to 23 chars, media not counted |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 | First ~125 chars visible without 'more' |
| LinkedIn Post | 3,000 | First 210 chars shown in preview |
| Meta Title (SEO) | 60 | ~600px width; 50-60 chars is ideal |
| Meta Description (SEO) | 160 | Google displays 150-160 characters |
| YouTube Title | 100 | ~70 chars visible in search results |
Character Count With and Without Spaces
Two different metrics matter when counting characters: the total character count including spaces, and the count without spaces where only letters/numbers are counted. Academic papers or the publishing industry typically use character count without spaces as the base, while technical platforms also count spaces as characters.
Why Should You Use an Online Character Counter?
Although text editors (like Word) provide this data, online tools are much faster and more accessible. You can check your text through a browser without any installation and confirm compliance with limits in seconds by copy-pasting. The tool also automatically calculates the word count in the text.