Social Media Character Counter
Count characters, words and hashtags and see what is left for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, SMS and meta descriptions.
- Free, no limits
- Runs in your browser
- No sign-up
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How to use the Social Media Character Counter
- Type or paste your post.
- Check the remaining characters per platform.
- Trim until everything is in the green.
Frequently asked questions
Do emojis count as one?
This counts emojis as one character; X may count some as two.
What length is best for meta descriptions?
Around 150–160 characters before Google truncates.
Is it private?
No. Everything runs inside your browser. Your files and text never leave your device and nothing is stored on our servers.
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