Character Counter
Type or paste text below to see live character & word counts, reading time, and limit checks for SEO & social.
📋 Platform Character Limits (Best Practices)
- Google Ads Headline: 30
- Google Ads Description: 90
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Primary Text: 125
- Meta Headline: 40
- Meta Description: 30–125
- Twitter/X Posts: 280
- LinkedIn Post: ~210 before truncation
- Email Subject Line: 40–60
Why Use a Character Counter?
Character and word count tools are useful for SEO meta tags, social media limits, email subject lines, and content writing. Knowing your text’s exact length helps ensure it fits the format you’re targeting.
Common Character Limits
- Google Meta Title: ~60
- Meta Description: ~160
- Tweet (X post): 280
- Email Subject Line: 41–70 ideal
How It Works
As you type or paste into the box, the counter updates in real time — no need to click anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work for both characters and words?
Yes, the tool displays both character and word counts instantly as you type or paste.
Is there a limit to how much I can paste?
Nope! It can handle large blocks of text without breaking. It's fully client-side and fast.
Does this tool store or send any text?
No — all processing happens in your browser. Nothing is saved or sent to any server.
Why is this useful for SEO?
Knowing the length of titles and descriptions helps you stay within Google's display limits and improve CTR.
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