Character Counter
Many platforms — Twitter/X, meta descriptions, SMS, bios — enforce a strict character limit. This tool counts characters live and tells you exactly how much room you have left against any limit you set.
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Enter a limit to check against.
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Optionally enter a character limit (like 160 for a meta description or 280 for a tweet).
- Check the result box to see how many characters remain, or how far over you are.
Why Use ToolVigo's Character Counter
- Live count with no clicking required.
- Built-in limit checker for any custom character limit.
- Shows counts with and without spaces.
Privacy & Security
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your input is never uploaded to ToolVigo's servers, and nothing is stored once you leave the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What character limit should I use for a meta description?
Google typically displays around 150–160 characters of a meta description before truncating it, though this varies by device and query.
What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?
Standard posts on X are limited to 280 characters for most accounts.
Does this count emoji correctly?
Most emoji are counted as 1–2 characters depending on how the browser measures the underlying Unicode code points, which can differ slightly from how some platforms count them.