Social media character counter
Paste your caption and see a live character count against every platform's limit — plus how much shows before the “more” cutoff.
Different networks truncate at different points. This shows all of them at once so one draft works everywhere.
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Free, no sign-up. Counters and calculators run entirely in your browser. The caption and hashtag generators run server-side — nothing you type is stored.
How it works
Paste your text
Type or paste the caption you're planning to post.
Read the meters
Each platform shows a live count and turns amber, then red, as you approach its limit.
Trim to fit
Aim to land the key line above each platform's visible-before-truncation mark.
Tips for better results
- X: 280. Instagram: 2,200 (only ~125 show before “more”). LinkedIn: 3,000 (~140 visible).
- TikTok: 2,200. Threads: 500. Bluesky: 300. Pinterest: 500. YouTube: 5,000.
- Front-load the hook — write for the truncated preview, not the full length.
- Emoji and some symbols count as 2+ characters on certain platforms.
Questions
Does it count hashtags and mentions?
Yes — everything in the box counts, exactly as the platform would.
Is my text saved?
No. It never leaves your browser.
Which limits are these?
Current public caption limits for each network, updated periodically.
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