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Social caption counter
Check your copy against common platform limits.
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How to use Social caption counter
Check a draft against this tool's presets for an Instagram caption, Instagram bio, YouTube title, or standard X post. The counter measures Unicode code points and displays remaining space. Platform rules, link weighting, and account-specific limits can differ, so confirm the draft in the platform before publishing.
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Paste the caption or title
Add the exact draft, including spaces and line breaks.
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Choose a format preset
Select the social format whose preset limit you want to compare.
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Check remaining space
Read the count and status, then verify the final draft in the destination platform.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Social caption counter: useful answers
Are these counts guaranteed to match each platform?
No. This tool counts Unicode code points. Platforms may use different rules for links, emoji sequences, or account-specific features.
Do spaces and line breaks count?
Yes. The counter includes spaces and line breaks in the character total.