Online Character Counter & Text Analyzer
Real-time character, word, and sentence counter with social media limits and speaking time estimates.
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Keyword Density & Text Insights
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Popular Character Limits (2026 Reference)
X (Twitter)
280
Instagram Caption
2,200
LinkedIn Post
3,000
SEO Meta Description
160
SEO Title Tag
60
SMS Message
160
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between character count with and without spaces?
Character count with spaces measures every single keystroke, including whitespace, tabs, and line breaks. Character count without spaces only counts visible alphanumeric letters, numbers, and symbols. Most publishing and academic standards specify whether spaces are included.
What are the recommended character limits for social media in 2026?
X (formerly Twitter) allows 280 characters for standard accounts. Instagram captions support up to 2,200 characters (optimal engagement is under 150 characters). LinkedIn posts allow up to 3,000 characters.
What is the optimal character limit for SEO titles and meta descriptions?
For Google search rankings, keep SEO title tags between 50 and 60 characters (under 600 pixels) to prevent truncation in search engine result pages (SERPs). Meta descriptions should be between 150 and 160 characters for complete visibility across desktop and mobile.
Is my text stored or sent to any server?
No. Charco is a 100% client-side, self-hosted web application. All calculations occur locally in your browser memory. No text is ever uploaded, logged, or transmitted anywhere.
