Social Media Character Counter
Write or paste your post once and see how it measures up against the character limits on X, LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest — including X's special counting for links and emoji.
X (Twitter) · Post
147 / 280 · 133 left
Includes 1 link counted as 23 characters each. Emoji and some scripts count double on X.
X (Twitter) · Premium long post
147 / 25,000 · 24,853 left
Includes 1 link counted as 23 characters each. Emoji and some scripts count double on X.
LinkedIn · Post
153 / 3,000 · 2,847 left
Threads · Post
153 / 500 · 347 left
Instagram · Bio
153 / 150 · 3 over
Instagram · Captionunconfirmed limit
153 / 2,200 · 2,047 left
YouTube · Video title
153 / 100 · 53 over
YouTube · Video description
153 / 5,000 · 4,847 left
Pinterest · Pin title
153 / 100 · 53 over
Pinterest · Pin description
153 / 800 · 647 left
Counts use visible characters, so an emoji counts as one (except on X, which uses its own weighted count). Platforms occasionally count some characters differently, so leave a little margin near the limit.
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Write once, check every platform
Social media managers often adapt the same message for several networks, and each one has its own limit. A post that fits comfortably on LinkedIn can be ten times too long for X, and a YouTube title that looks fine in a draft may be cut off at 100 characters. This counter checks your text against the main limits at the same time, with progress bars that turn amber as you get close and red when you go over.
How to use the character counter
- Type or paste your post into the box. Your draft is saved in this browser.
- See the total characters, words, hashtags, mentions and lines under the box.
- Check each platform’s bar to see how many characters you have left — or how many to cut.
- Include or hide long-form limits such as X Premium posts and YouTube descriptions.
- Copy the finished text when it fits everywhere you plan to post.
Character limits at a glance
| Platform | Field | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | Post | 280 |
| X (Twitter) | Premium long post | 25,000 |
| Post | 3,000 | |
| Threads | Post | 500 |
| Bio | 150 | |
| Caption | 2,200 (unconfirmed) | |
| YouTube | Video title | 100 |
| YouTube | Video description | 5,000 |
| Pin title | 100 | |
| Pin description | 800 |
Limits are taken from each platform’s help pages and last checked on 2026-09-27. Instagram’s 2,200-character caption limit is widely reported, but we couldn’t find it stated on an official Instagram page, so it’s marked as unconfirmed.
How X counts characters
X doesn’t simply count letters. According to its developer documentation, every link is shortened with t.co and counts as 23 characters, however long the original URL is. All emoji count as 2, even complex ones like families or flags. Most Latin letters, numbers and punctuation count as 1, while Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters count as 2. This tool follows the same rules, so a post with a link and a couple of emoji is measured the way X will measure it.
Tips for posts that perform
- Front-load the message. Feeds show only the first line or two before “see more”, especially on LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Leave room on X for people to quote or reply with their own comment.
- Use a few relevant hashtags rather than a long block of them.
- Track your links with UTM tags so you know which platform drives visits.
Need images to go with your post? Create every size at once with the Social Media Image Resizer. For longer writing, the Word Counter shows reading time and keyword density, and the UTM Builder tags your links for analytics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?
Standard posts on X are limited to 280 characters. X Premium subscribers can write longer posts of up to 25,000 characters.
Why is my X count higher than the number of characters?
X uses weighted counting: every link counts as 23 characters regardless of length, emoji count as 2, and Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters count as 2. This tool follows X's official counting rules.
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?
LinkedIn posts can be up to 3,000 characters. Only the first few lines show before '…see more', so put the most important point first.
How long can an Instagram caption be?
Instagram captions are widely reported to allow up to 2,200 characters, but we couldn't confirm it on an official Instagram page, so it's marked as unconfirmed. Instagram bios are limited to 150 characters.
Do emoji count as one character?
On most platforms an emoji counts as one visible character, though some platforms count complex emoji as more. On X, every emoji counts as two.