Social Media Character Counter
Count characters for Twitter/X (280), Instagram (2200), Facebook (63206), and LinkedIn (700) posts.
About this calculator
Paste your post text and see character counts for X (Twitter) 280, Instagram 2,200, Facebook 63,206 and LinkedIn 3,000 limits, with a warning when you go over.
Know your limits before you post.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text.
- Watch each platform's counter.
- Press Copy when you're done.
Platform limits
X (Twitter) allows 280 characters for standard accounts (URLs count as 23 characters whatever their length; most emoji count as 2). Instagram captions allow 2,200 characters and 30 hashtags, but only the first ~125 characters show before 'more'. LinkedIn posts allow 3,000 characters. Facebook allows 63,206. Limits change, so check the platform if close.
Worked example
Where it cuts
| ~125 characters visible | |
| X | 280 total |
| ~210 characters visible before 'see more' |
Tips and common mistakes
- Put the hook in the first line.
- Keep tweets under 250 to leave room for replies and quotes.
- Hashtags count as characters.
- Emoji may count as two.
- Preview on mobile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tweet limit?
280 characters for standard accounts.
How long can an Instagram caption be?
2,200 characters.
How many hashtags on Instagram?
Up to 30, though fewer is better.
Do URLs count fully on X?
They count as 23 characters.
How long can a LinkedIn post be?
3,000 characters.
Is it free?
Yes.