🔢 Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in your text. Check social media character limits in real time.
Social Media Limits
FAQ
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace boundaries. Consecutive spaces, tabs, and line breaks are treated as a single separator. This matches the standard word counting method used by most text editors and word processors.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. The actual reading time may vary depending on the complexity of the text, the reader's familiarity with the subject, and reading conditions.
Do emojis count as one character?
Emojis may count as one or more characters depending on the emoji. Simple emojis like a smiley face count as one character, while complex emojis like family emojis or flag emojis are made up of multiple Unicode code points and may count as multiple characters. Social media platforms may also count emoji differently.
Why do character limits matter for social media?
Each social media platform has specific character limits for different types of content. Staying within these limits ensures your content is displayed properly and not truncated. Our tool shows you real-time progress toward common platform limits.