Character Counter
Count characters instantly with live limits for X/Twitter, SMS, Instagram and meta descriptions. Runs entirely offline.
Runs entirely in your browser — no uploadsAbout this tool
Character Counter tracks total characters, characters excluding spaces, letters, digits and lines — with live progress bars against familiar limits: X posts (280), SMS segments (160), Instagram captions (2,200) and SEO meta descriptions (155).
Type or paste freely; counting is immediate and local.
FAQ
Which limits are shown?
X/Twitter 280, classic SMS 160, Instagram caption 2,200 and Google meta description 155 characters.
Are emojis one character?
In JavaScript strings some emojis count as 2 code units, which matches how platforms like X actually measure length.
Can I count a whole book chapter?
Yes — paste tens of thousands of characters; counting remains instant.