Character Counter

Platform Character Limits Guide

Knowing the character limits for different platforms is essential for social media managers, content creators, and SEO professionals. Here is a quick reference guide:

Social Media

Twitter / X: 280 characters per tweet (standard). Replies and threads share this limit per post.
Instagram Bio: 150 characters. Captions can be up to 2,200 characters.
Facebook Post: 63,206 characters, but only the first 477 are visible before "See More."
LinkedIn Summary: 2,000 characters for the About section.
TikTok Bio: 80 characters.

SEO

Meta Title: 50-60 characters. Google displays up to 60 characters in search results.
Meta Description: 150-160 characters. Staying within this range ensures your description is fully visible in SERPs.
URL Slug: Keep URLs short and under 75 characters for best readability and sharing.

Messaging

SMS: 160 characters per standard message. Longer messages are split into multiple SMS.
Discord: 2,000 characters per message.
Slack: 40,000 characters per message.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a character counter?

A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs in a given text. It helps writers and marketers stay within platform character limits.

What is the character limit for Twitter posts?

Twitter (X) allows up to 280 characters per post for standard accounts. Twitter Blue subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters.

How many characters are allowed in an Instagram bio?

Instagram allows up to 150 characters in your bio. This includes any text, links, and emojis you add to your profile description.

What is the ideal meta description length for SEO?

The ideal meta description length for SEO is between 150-160 characters. Google typically displays the first 155-160 characters of a meta description in search results.

Platform Limits