Common Character Limits
Twitter/X posts: 280. Common App essay: 650. LinkedIn headline: 220. Meta description: 155. Google ad headline: 30. YouTube title: 100. Instagram bio: 150. Always check the exact limit before submitting.
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Free Character Counter Tool
Instantly count every character, letter, digit, and space in your text. Ideal for tweets, Common App essays (650 char limit), personal statements, and any writing with strict character limits.
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Without spaces
Twitter/X (max 280)280 left
Common App (max 650)650 left
Meta description (max 160)160 left
LinkedIn headline (max 220)220 left
With & Without Spaces
See both totals side-by-side.
Real-time Update
Numbers refresh as you type or paste.
Limit Warnings
Popular limits (Twitter 280, Common App 650, meta 160) highlighted.
Private
No text is uploaded. Everything runs locally.
When Character Count Beats Word Count
Character count matters when readers scan tiny previews (search results, social feeds, notifications) or when platforms enforce hard technical limits. Word count matters for long-form academic writing where readability and depth are judged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count spaces?
Yes — we show both totals, with and without spaces.
What about newlines?
Newlines are counted as characters. If you need them excluded, remove line breaks first.