Character Counter
Count characters, letters, digits, lines, and UTF-8 bytes, with remaining-character checks for SMS, X posts, and meta descriptions.
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
0 characters
Counts
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Letters
- 0
- Digits
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Bytes (UTF-8)
- 0
Common limits
| Platform | Limit | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | 160 | 160 |
| X / Twitter post | 280 | 280 |
| Meta description | 160 | 160 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 | 2,200 |
Limits count characters, not bytes. Some platforms count links or emoji differently.
About Character Counter
A precise character count plus the breakdown that matters when a platform pushes back: letters, digits, lines, and actual UTF-8 bytes. The limits table shows how many characters you have left for an SMS, an X post, a meta description, or an Instagram caption — and flags when you're over.
Common uses
- Trim a meta description to fit search results
- Check whether a message fits in one SMS segment
- See how many bytes emoji and accents really cost
Limitations
- Platform limits change and some count links, emoji, or non-Latin characters differently — treat the table as a guide