Word and character counter
Count the words and characters of your text, and check it fits social network limits, with X's real counting rules.
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Platform limits
- X0/280
- Threads0/500
- LinkedIn0/3,000
- Instagram0/2,200
- Facebook0/63,206
- words
- 0
- characters
- 0
- without spaces
- 0
- sentences
- 0
- paragraphs
- 0
- reading
- 0 sec
- speaking
- 0 sec
Everything is computed in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers.
How it works
- 1Type or paste your text.
- 2Counters update instantly.
- 3Check each platform's limits, then copy the text or keep it in Ydeora.
Good to know
- X counts some characters as 2 (emojis, bold or italic Unicode letters, non-Latin scripts) and every link as 23: that's what the X counter computes.
- Reading (230 words/min) and speaking (150 words/min) times are estimates.
What it's for
Social posts
Stay under X's 280 characters or LinkedIn's 3,000, emojis and styled letters included.
Web writing
Aim for a precise word count for an article or a meta description.
Video scripts
Estimate how long a script takes to say before filming.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the X count differ from the character count?
X weights characters: an emoji or a bold Unicode letter counts as 2, a link as 23. The X counter applies these rules.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Everything is computed in your browser.
Is there a counter in the editor?
Yes, the Ydeora editor always shows the document's word and character count.
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