Character counter
Count characters and track platform limits
Frequently asked questions
How many characters can a tweet be?
Twitter / X allows up to 280 characters per post. The character counter shows a live progress bar as you approach the limit.
What is the Instagram caption limit?
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters, but only the first 125 characters show before the "more" link. Instagram bios are limited to 150 characters.
How long can an SMS message be?
A standard SMS message is 160 characters. Messages over 160 characters are split into multiple SMS segments, which may cost extra depending on your carrier.
What is the ideal meta description length?
Google typically displays 150–160 characters of a meta description in search results. Keeping your description within this range ensures it is not cut off.