Universal Social Media Character Counter
Optimize post length for maximum reach and readability. Counts characters, words, reading time, hashtags, and mentions with platform threshold indicators.
How to Use the Social Media Character Counter
- Paste or compose your post in the text area.
- Switch between platforms to check remaining allowance.
- Inspect detailed breakdown: words, tags (#), mentions (@), and estimated read time.
Understanding the Results
Visual badges alert you when text approaches or exceeds platform ceilings (e.g. 280 on X, 2,200 on Instagram, 3,000 on LinkedIn, 500 on Threads).
Platform Limitations & Guidelines
URLs on X always count as 23 characters regardless of length (t.co wrap rule). Our counter applies this calculation automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the ideal LinkedIn post?
While LinkedIn permits 3,000 characters, posts between 900 and 1,500 characters typically achieve the highest engagement and comment dwell time.
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