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Social media character counter

Count characters the way X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and SMS do, with each platform's limit.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Social media character counter

Counts characters the way each platform does and compares the total with its limit, for X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and SMS. X counts every link as a fixed length, and emoji can count as two characters. SMS counts differently once non-Latin letters push messages into Unicode.

How to use Social media character counter

  1. Paste or type your post.
  2. Look at the count for each platform.
  3. Edit the text until it fits the limit you need.

Why use this tool?

Also known as

Frequently asked questions

Do emoji count as one character?

Not always. On X many emoji count as two characters, and in SMS an emoji switches the message to Unicode, which shortens the limit per message.

Why does the count differ between platforms?

Each platform counts in its own way, such as how links or special characters are handled. The tool shows each count with that platform's limit.

What about SMS messages?

SMS length depends on the characters used, and special characters can shorten the limit per message. Long texts may be split into several messages.

Is Social media character counter free?

Yes. Social media character counter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Social media character counter on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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