Social Media Character Counter (TikTok, Instagram, X)

Count characters, words and hashtags for TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn captions and see how close you are to each platform limit.

How to use it

  1. Paste or type your caption.
  2. See counts against each platform limit.
  3. Trim before you publish.

Why count characters?

Captions cut off with "more" after the first lines, and limits vary by platform. Put the benefit and call to action first.

Limits

Platform limits change. The values used here are common current limits; confirm in the platform before publishing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Instagram caption limit?

Instagram captions allow up to 2,200 characters.

What is the limit on X?

Standard posts allow 280 characters.

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