Why character limits matter
| Platform | Typical limit |
|---|---|
| X / Twitter post | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2200 |
| GSM SMS segment | ~160 |
| SEO title | ~60 |
| Meta description | ~150–160 |
The Character Counter updates as you type with green/yellow/red bars.
Metrics
- Characters (with/without spaces)
- Words (CJK per character, Latin by spaces)
- CJK count, UTF-8 bytes, reading time estimate
- Custom limit bar for your own rules
Tips
- Draft fully, then trim if bars turn red
- Re-check emoji-heavy posts in the native composer
- Use Line tools to clean bullet lists before counting