All Platforms tool
Social Media Character Counter (All Platforms)
Repurposing one idea across platforms fails on a boring detail: every platform allows a different amount of text, and the version that fits a Facebook post silently breaks an X post or a TikTok bio. Counting in each app separately, after pasting, wastes time and causes last-minute rewrites.
Paste your text once below. You get the total character count, characters without spaces and word count, plus a live table showing how much room you have left on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn formats — so you can trim the master version before you adapt it per platform.
How it compares with platform limits
| Platform / format | Limit | Remaining |
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How it works
Type or paste any draft into the box; counts update as you type and the table compares your length against each platform's main formats. If a row shows red, that format needs a shorter edit — copy the text, trim it there, and re-check. Everything runs locally in your browser.
All Platforms tips & best practices
- Write the long version first: Draft once for the most generous platform, then create shortened edits per platform using this table as your guide.
- X is the usual bottleneck: At 280 characters, X decides your shortest edit. If it works on X, a version exists for everywhere.
- Bios differ wildly: TikTok allows 80 characters, Instagram 150, X 160, LinkedIn's headline 220 — never copy a bio across blindly.
- Count hashtags in the total: On Instagram and YouTube, hashtags written in the caption/description consume the same character budget.
- Emoji are not free: Most emoji count as 2 characters on X and in many counters. Near a limit, trim emoji first.
Frequently asked questions
Which platform has the smallest caption limit?
For posts, X at 280 characters. For bios, TikTok at 80 characters is the tightest of the major platforms.
Does this counter count links specially?
It counts raw characters. Note X counts every link as 23 characters and LinkedIn also shortens some links, so link posts may have slightly more room in the real apps.
Can I check a whole week's posts here?
Yes — paste each draft in turn. Many creators keep this page open while batch-writing in a document or scheduler.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting is done by JavaScript in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.
Where can I see each platform's own counter?
We also have dedicated counters for Instagram and X with platform-specific tips — linked below in related tools.
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Instagram Character Counter
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