Character Counter Pro
Real-time character counting with platform-specific optimization tips
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Platform Analysis

8 platforms
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Twitter/X
Twitter allows up to 280 characters, but shorter posts (71-100 chars) typically see higher engagement rates.
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071-100 optimal280

280 characters remaining

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LinkedIn
LinkedIn posts can be up to 3000 characters, but the first 140 are most crucial for engagement.
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0100-150 optimal3,000

3,000 characters remaining

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Instagram
Instagram captions can be up to 2200 characters, but keeping the hook under 150 chars maximizes engagement.
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0138-150 optimal2,200

2,200 characters remaining

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Facebook
Facebook allows extremely long posts, but 40-80 character posts see the highest engagement.
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Facebook characters

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040-80 optimal63,206

63,206 characters remaining

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Threads
Threads allows up to 500 characters, giving more room for expression than Twitter.
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0200-300 optimal500

500 characters remaining

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TikTok
TikTok captions can be up to 2200 characters, but shorter, punchy captions work best.
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TikTok characters

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0100-150 optimal2,200

2,200 characters remaining

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YouTube
YouTube descriptions can be up to 5000 characters, but the first 125 are crucial for SEO.
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YouTube characters

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0125-200 optimal5,000

5,000 characters remaining

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Pinterest
Pinterest descriptions can be up to 500 characters, but 100-200 is optimal for engagement.
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Pinterest characters

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0100-200 optimal500

500 characters remaining

Why Character Count Matters for Social Media Engagement

Studies show that posts within optimal character ranges receive significantly higher engagement. Our Character Counter Pro helps you hit the sweet spot for every platform, maximizing your content's reach and impact.

Twitter/X Optimization

Posts with 71-100 characters get 17% higher engagement. Leave room for retweets with comments.

LinkedIn Best Practices

The first 140 characters are crucial - they appear before the "see more" button.

Instagram Strategy

Captions between 138-150 characters drive the most engagement. Hook readers early.

Facebook Insights

Posts with 40-80 characters receive 66% more engagement than longer posts.

Threads Tips

With 500 characters available, 200-300 is the engagement sweet spot for conversational content.

TikTok Captions

Keep captions concise - the first 100 characters are most important for discovery.

Features That Set Us Apart

  • โœ“Real-time character counting with instant feedback
  • โœ“Platform-specific optimization ranges based on engagement data
  • โœ“Visual progress indicators showing optimal content length
  • โœ“Smart tips that adapt to your content and chosen platform
  • โœ“Support for all major social media platforms in one tool
  • โœ“Word count, reading time, and line tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the character limit for Twitter/X?

Twitter allows up to 280 characters per tweet. However, posts with 71-100 characters typically see the highest engagement rates.

How many characters before LinkedIn shows "see more"?

LinkedIn displays the first 140 characters before truncating with a "see more" link. Make those first characters count!

Do hashtags count toward character limits?

Yes, hashtags count toward the character limit on all platforms. Our tool accounts for this in real-time.

What's the optimal Instagram caption length?

While Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters, captions between 138-150 characters drive the most engagement. The first 125 characters appear in the feed.