Character Counter
Count characters with social media platform limits
About Character Counter
Character Counter helps you monitor text length across social media platforms and messaging apps with built-in platform-specific character limits. Whether you are crafting tweets, LinkedIn posts, or SMS messages, instantly see how many characters you have left before hitting the limit.
This privacy-focused tool runs entirely in your browser, meaning your text never leaves your device. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and anyone who needs to optimize their message length without compromising data security.
How to use Character Counter
Enter Your Text
Paste or type your content into the text area to begin counting.
Select Your Platform
Choose from preset platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, or set a custom limit.
Review Your Stats
Instantly see character count, remaining characters, and whether you are within the limit.
Pro Tips
- Use the custom limit mode to enforce your own writing constraints and improve conciseness across all content.
- Monitor word count alongside characters to ensure your message is substantive enough before posting.
- Enable visual warnings to never accidentally exceed platform limits and avoid truncated posts.
- Copy character breakdowns to share writing metrics with your team or clients for content approval workflows.
Key features of Character Counter
Platform-Specific Limits
Compare your text against character limits for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, SMS, and more.
Real-Time Character Tracking
See character count update instantly as you type with visual progress indicators.
Word & Line Counting
Get detailed stats including word count, sentence count, and line breaks.
Visual Limit Warnings
Receive color-coded alerts when approaching or exceeding platform character limits.
Multiple Preset Platforms
Switch between pre-configured social media and messaging platforms with one click.
Custom Limit Mode
Set your own character limit for custom projects, documents, or specific requirements.
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