TXTCount characters live and check platform limits.
Character Counter counts characters as you type, along with words, sentences and paragraphs, and shows how many characters you have left against common limits: X posts (280), SMS (160), Instagram captions (2,200) and meta descriptions (160). It all runs on your device.
Type or paste your text into the box above: a post, caption, SMS or meta description.
Watch the character count update live, alongside words, sentences and paragraphs.
Check the limits row to see how many characters you have left for X, SMS, Instagram or a meta description.
This tool requires a Pro subscription. The counting itself still happens on your device as you type.
Yes. The main character count includes every character you type (letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces and line breaks), because that is how platform limits like X's 280 characters are enforced.
The limits row tracks four common caps: X posts at 280 characters, a single SMS at 160, Instagram captions at 2,200 and search meta descriptions at roughly 160. Each shows how many characters you have left, or how far over you are.
No. All counting happens on your device, so your text stays with you.
Last updated: July 8, 2026