Social media character counter
Paste the caption, bio or title and instantly see how many characters you have left on each social network, plus the number of hashtags and mentions.
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Social media character counter: what it is for
Paste your text and instantly see how many characters it has and how far you are from each social network's limit: Instagram caption and bio, TikTok, X post, YouTube title and description, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest and WhatsApp about.
The tool also counts words, lines, hashtags and mentions, and warns you when you go over 30 hashtags on Instagram.
How to use
- Paste or type the text.
- Check the bars for each network: green fits, yellow is close, red is over.
- Trim the text until it fits where you will post.
When to use it
- Checking a caption before posting.
- Writing an Instagram bio of up to 150 characters.
- Adjusting a YouTube video title.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Instagram caption limit?
2,200 characters, with at most 30 hashtags. The Instagram bio allows 150 characters and the name, 30.
How many characters is an emoji?
It depends on the network. Here each emoji counts as 1 visible character, but some networks count emojis as 2. Leave a little room when your text is right at the limit.
Can the limits change?
Yes. Networks change their limits from time to time. The values here are the most common ones in 2026 and serve as a reference.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.