Social media character counter
A social media character counter shows how long your text is and whether it fits the character limit of each network.
Each network sets its own limit and counts characters its own way. X counts links as a fixed length, and Bluesky counts visible characters. This tool uses the same limits and counting rules as the SocialPatra composer.
Your text stays in this page. Nothing is sent to a server.
Start typing to see the count.
| Network | Count | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Plain character count | 0 | 63,206 | 63,206 left |
| Instagram Plain character count | 0 | 2,200 | 2,200 left |
| LinkedIn Plain character count | 0 | 3,000 | 3,000 left |
| Twitter / X Weighted count, every link counts as 23 | 0 | 280 | 280 left |
| Threads Plain character count | 0 | 500 | 500 left |
| Bluesky Visible characters, so an emoji counts as 1 | 0 | 300 | 300 left |
| Mastodon Plain character count | 0 | 500 | 500 left |
| Reddit Plain character count | 0 | 40,000 | 40,000 left |
| Tumblr Plain character count | 0 | 4,096 | 4,096 left |
| YouTube description Plain character count | 0 | 5,000 | 5,000 left |
| Pinterest Plain character count | 0 | 500 | 500 left |
| Discord Plain character count | 0 | 2,000 | 2,000 left |
| Slack Plain character count | 0 | 40,000 | 40,000 left |
| Telegram Plain character count | 0 | 4,096 | 4,096 left |
How to use the character counter
- Paste your text. Type or paste your post into the box.
- Read the table. Each row shows the count, the limit, and how many characters you have left or are over by.
- Trim to the tightest limit. If you post the same text everywhere, cut it until no row says it is over.
Frequently asked questions
Why does X show a different count than the length of my text?
X counts every link as 23 characters, whatever its real length, and some characters weigh more than one. This tool applies the same weighted count as the SocialPatra composer.
Does an emoji count as one character?
It depends on the network. Bluesky counts visible characters, so an emoji is one. For most other networks this tool counts plain characters, and some emoji take two. The note in each row tells you which rule is used.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. The count is worked out in your browser and the text is never sent anywhere.
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