Why check limits before you post?
Every platform truncates or rejects text past its limit — X cuts you off at 280 characters, Google snips meta descriptions around 160, and a LinkedIn post over 3,000 characters simply won't publish. Writing in one tool and pasting into another means you find out after the cut. This counter shows every limit at once, flipping to red the moment you go over, so you can trim before you post.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters can a post be on each platform?
X (Twitter) allows 280 characters, Instagram and TikTok captions 2,200, LinkedIn posts 3,000, YouTube titles 100, and SMS messages 160. Google typically shows about 160 characters of a meta description and 60 of a title tag.
Does the counter count spaces and emoji?
Spaces count toward every platform's limit, so the main count includes them (a no-spaces breakdown is shown too). Emoji may count as 2 characters on some platforms, so leave a little headroom when using them.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses the common average of 200 words per minute, rounded to the nearest minute — the same convention most blogging platforms use.