Character Counter for Twitter/SMS
Need to stay within Twitter's 280-character limit or SMS's 160-character limit? Paste your text and see your character count instantly. Works for any platform with character limits.
Key Features
- ✅ Real-time character count — updates as you type
- ✅ With and without spaces — toggle between counting modes
- ✅ Twitter/X limit check — see if you're within 280 characters
- ✅ SMS limit check — monitor 160-character SMS limits
- ✅ Word count included — get both word and character counts
- ✅ No signup required — free and instant
How to Use
- Paste or type your text into TextSuite
- Check the character count display
- Trim your text if needed to fit platform limits
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters for Twitter?
Paste your tweet text into TextSuite. The character count shows instantly — stay under 280 for Twitter/X.
Is this character counter free?
Yes! Free with no account needed.
Does it count spaces?
Yes. You can see character count both with and without spaces.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Just paste and count.
What's the SMS character limit?
Standard SMS is 160 characters. Longer messages are split into multiple segments.
Can I use this for Instagram captions?
Yes! Instagram allows 2,200 characters per caption. Use this tool to check your length.
Last updated: March 2026
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