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Character Counter
Character limits rule digital writing: 60 for title tags, 160 for meta descriptions, 280 for X, 30 for Google Ads headlines. This counter shows characters with and without spaces, letters, digits, and words — updating on every keystroke.
Characters
0
Without spaces
0
Letters
0
Digits
0
Words
0
For per-platform social limits with pass/fail badges, try the Social Media Character Counter; this tool is the fast general-purpose version.
How to Use the Character Counter
- 1Type or paste your text.
- 2Read the live character counts (with and without spaces).
- 3Trim until you're inside your platform's limit.
- 4Copy the final text straight from the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Almost always yes — X, meta tags, and ad platforms all count spaces. That's why this tool shows both figures explicitly.
What are the key character limits I should know?
Title tags ~60, meta descriptions ~160, X posts 280, Instagram captions 2,200, LinkedIn posts 3,000, Google Ads headlines 30, YouTube titles 100.
Do emojis count as one character?
Visually yes, technically often two or more code units — platforms vary. When close to a limit with emojis, leave a few characters of buffer.
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