Character Counter
Count characters in real time with reference limits for SEO meta tags, Twitter posts and Instagram captions.
Total characters0
Without spaces0
Letters0
Digits0
Spaces0
Lines0
Reference limits (general guidelines)
Meta title (60 chars)60 chars
Meta description (160 chars)160 chars
X / Twitter (280 chars)280 chars
Instagram caption (2200 chars)2200 chars
How to use
- 1.Type or paste text into the input field
- 2.Character counts update instantly
- 3.Use the reference bars to check against platform limits
Use cases
- ✦SEO meta title and description optimization
- ✦Twitter and X post length
- ✦Instagram caption writing
- ✦SMS message length
- ✦Email subject lines
Benefits
- ✓Real-time character counting
- ✓Visual progress bars for platform limits
- ✓No signup needed
- ✓Works offline in your browser
- ✓Clean, distraction-free interface
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal meta title length?+
A common guideline is around 50-60 characters, but search engines may display more or less depending on pixel width. Use this as a general reference.
How many characters can a tweet have?+
X (Twitter) currently allows up to 280 characters for standard accounts, though this can vary. Use our tool as a general reference.
Does the counter include spaces?+
Yes. The total character count includes spaces. We also show a count without spaces separately.
Is my text stored anywhere?+
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.