Advanced Character Counter
Analyze your text with real-time statistics for writing, social media, and more
Health Disclaimer: This tool provides general writing analysis. It is not a substitute for professional writing advice or mental health support. If you're experiencing writing-related stress, consider consulting a professional.
Tip: Paste your text or type directly to see real-time analysis. Perfect for Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms with character limits.
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Character Limits: A Complete Guide
Social Media Limits
- Twitter: 280 characters (for most languages)
- Instagram: 2,200 characters for captions
- Facebook: 63,206 characters per post
- LinkedIn: 3,000 characters for posts
SEO & Web Limits
- Meta Title: 50-60 characters optimal
- Meta Description: 150-160 characters
- URL: Keep under 2,083 characters
- Email Subject: 41-50 characters ideal
"Our analysis shows that posts with 1,000-2,000 characters get 60% more engagement on LinkedIn, while tweets between 71-100 characters get 17% more retweets."
Writing Statistics Explained
Character Count
Includes all visible characters and spaces. Essential for platforms with strict limits like Twitter (280 chars) or SMS (160 chars). Count may vary between systems due to different handling of line breaks and special characters.
Word Count
Calculated by counting word separators (spaces, line breaks). Useful for articles, essays, and content where word targets matter (e.g., 500-word blog posts or 1,000-word articles).
Reading Level
Calculated using the Flesch-Kincaid grade level formula. Scores correspond to U.S. school grade levels. Aim for 8th grade level (score of 8) for general audiences, or 12th grade (score of 12) for academic content.
Pro Tip: For maximum readability, aim for sentences averaging 14-20 words and paragraphs of 3-4 sentences. This creates content that's both scannable and substantive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are characters counted differently from words?
Characters include every single symbol, letter, number, and space in your text, while words are groups of characters separated by spaces. For example, "Hello world!" is 12 characters (including the space and exclamation mark) but just 2 words.
Why do different platforms have different character limits?
Platforms set limits based on technical constraints, user experience research, and their specific goals. Twitter's original 140-character limit was designed for SMS compatibility, while Instagram's 2,200-character caption limit encourages more detailed storytelling without overwhelming feeds.
Does your counter count emojis differently?
Most emojis count as 1-2 characters in our tool, matching how they're counted on major platforms. However, some platforms may count emojis differently - we recommend checking platform-specific guidelines for critical applications.
What's the ideal character count for SEO meta descriptions?
Google typically displays the first 150-160 characters of meta descriptions in search results. We recommend keeping yours under 160 characters to ensure it displays fully, with your most important keywords in the first 120 characters.
How accurate is the reading time calculation?
Our reading time estimate assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Actual reading time may vary based on content complexity, reader familiarity with the topic, and reading environment.