# 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.

Free interactive tool: https://www.ottosocial.ai/resources/tools/character-counter

## 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.

## Related

- [Caption and hashtag generator](/resources/tools/social-caption-generator)

## 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.