Step 1
Choose a platform limit
Select the channel or field you are writing for, such as a Google meta description or social caption.
Free SEO Tool
Character Count Checker
Count characters and words in any text to stay within meta tag, ad copy, and social media character limits.
Desktop truncation point.
Characters remaining
160/ 160
Start typing to check the selected limit.
0160
Character breakdown
With spaces
0
Without spaces
0
Letters
0
Numbers
0
Spaces
0
Punctuation
0
Line breaks
0
Words
0
Fit across major platforms
Google title tag0 / 60
Google meta description0 / 160
Twitter / X post0 / 280
Twitter / X bio0 / 160
LinkedIn post (expanded)0 / 3,000
LinkedIn headline0 / 220
Instagram caption0 / 2,200
Instagram bio0 / 150
Facebook post (full visibility)0 / 477
YouTube video title0 / 100
YouTube description0 / 5,000
TikTok caption0 / 2,200
SMS single message0 / 160
Character Limits by Platform
Limits can change by product, locale, or UI version. Values marked as approximate in the selector are drafting guidance, not guarantees.
| Platform | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google title tag | 60 (approx.) | Common truncation guidance — actual SERP width varies. |
| Google meta description | 160 (approx.) | Desktop truncation point. |
| Twitter / X post | 280 | Published product limit where documented. |
| Twitter / X bio | 160 | Published product limit where documented. |
| LinkedIn post (expanded) | 3,000 (approx.) | Published product limit where documented. |
| LinkedIn headline | 220 | Published product limit where documented. |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 | Published product limit where documented. |
| Instagram bio | 150 | Published product limit where documented. |
| Facebook post (full visibility) | 477 (approx.) | Approximate “see more” truncation point. |
| YouTube video title | 100 | Published product limit where documented. |
| YouTube description | 5,000 | Published product limit where documented. |
| TikTok caption | 2,200 | Published product limit where documented. |
| SMS single message | 160 | Published product limit where documented. |
How It Works
Step 2
Paste your copy
See remaining characters, progress, and a full character breakdown update live.
Step 3
Compare across platforms
Check how the same text fits other SEO and social limits in one view.
Use Cases
Social publishing
Confirm posts and bios fit before scheduling across channels.
Meta tag drafting
Keep titles and descriptions inside practical display ranges.
Localization checks
Re-check length after translation when character counts shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are platform limits guaranteed forever?
No. Product limits can change. Approximate limits are labeled where the cutoff is contextual.
How are characters counted?
Counts use Unicode code points as typed, including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks where shown.
Is my text stored?
No. Analysis runs in your browser and is not uploaded for this tool.
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