Free Character Counter
Count characters in your text and check it against common platform limits like X, SMS, and meta descriptions.
Platform limits
| Platform | Limit | Remaining |
|---|
How to use the character counter
- Paste or type your text.
- Check the total and no-spaces character counts.
- Review how much room is left for each platform limit below.
Why platform limits differ
Different platforms and fields enforce different character limits — X posts, SMS segments, meta descriptions, and page titles are all measured differently. Checking against the specific limit that matters for your use case avoids a truncated post, message, or search snippet.
Common use cases
- Check a post fits X's 280 character limit
- Check an SMS message fits one 160-character segment
- Check a meta description or page title length for SEO
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no signup and no limits.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser.
Why does Word Counter also show a character count?
Word Counter's count is a general-purpose stat. This tool is built specifically around checking your text against real platform character limits.
Does an SMS really limit to 160 characters?
A single SMS segment is 160 characters for plain GSM text (or 70 for messages using certain non-Latin characters); longer messages are typically split into multiple segments by carriers.
Does this count emoji correctly?
Character counts follow standard JavaScript string length, which counts most emoji as 2 characters (as many platforms also do), though a few complex emoji may count differently.