🔡 Character Counter
Quick answer
A character counter measures the exact length of a text: characters with spaces, characters without spaces, letters, digits and spaces. Popular limits are 280 characters for an X (Twitter) post, 150 for an Instagram bio, about 60 for a Google title tag and about 160 for a meta description.
| Characters (with spaces) | 0 |
| Characters (without spaces) | 0 |
| Letters only | 0 |
| Digits | 0 |
| Spaces | 0 |
| Words | 0 |
Character limits
| Platform limit | Used | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| X / Twitter post (280) | 280 left | |
| Instagram bio (150) | 150 left | |
| Google title tag (60) | 60 left | |
| Meta description (160) | 160 left |
Limits use the total character count including spaces, the same way the platforms count.
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How to use the Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- Watch every count update live — characters, letters, digits, spaces and words.
- Check the limit meters below to see how much room you have left on each platform.
- Shorten your text until the remaining count turns positive again if you go over a limit.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
On almost every platform, yes. X (Twitter), Instagram and Google all count spaces in their character limits, which is why this tool shows the limit meters using the with-spaces count.
How many characters can an X (Twitter) post have?
A standard X post allows 280 characters. Links are shortened and counted as 23 characters regardless of their real length.
What is the ideal length for a meta description?
Around 150–160 characters. Longer descriptions are usually cut off in Google search results, which is why the 160-character meter is included above.