Marketing
Word & Character Counter
Real-time character, word and readability analysis for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and SEO meta tags.
Platform:
Text Editor
Or drag and drop a .txt / .md file here.
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Platform Character Limits
Character limits vary for each social media platform and SEO meta tag. The table below shows current limits as of 2026:
| 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 |
How to Use the Word & Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the editor — character, word, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly.
- Select a platform tab (LinkedIn, Meta Title, Meta Description or Blog) — the limit bar shows how much space remains.
- Drag and drop a .txt or .md file onto the editor, or use the Upload File button.
- The keyword density chart shows which words stand out in your text and their SEO frequency.
- Export the analysis as a PDF or Word document.