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Free Facebook Character Counter

See what shows before “See more”.

Facebook posts can be very long, but only the start shows before “See more”. Paste yours to see the count, the cut and how it looks.

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63,206 left
Words
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Lines
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Hashtags
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Mentions
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Links
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Emojis
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Every character counts, including spaces, emojis and line breaks.

Counted in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Alder & Co.

2h ·

It’s back! Our autumn blend with cinnamon, roasted pecans and dark chocolate is in the shop for a few weeks only. Who’s brewing it first?

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About 250 characters show before “See more”, so the first line has to do the work.

How it works

How to use the Facebook Character Counter

  1. 1

    Pick what you’re writing

    Post, Page intro or comment: each has its own limit on Facebook.

  2. 2

    Type or paste

    The count updates as you type, the way Facebook counts.

  3. 3

    Check the fit

    See what’s left, where the text gets cut with “more”, and how it looks.

Facebook limits

Facebook limits

The counter follows these, so the number you see is the number the network sees.

  • 1

    Post: 63,206

    More than you’ll ever need. Short posts usually do better.

  • 2

    About 250 before “See more”

    The rest hides behind the link.

  • 3

    Page intro: 101

    The short line in your Page’s Intro box.

  • 4

    Comment: 8,000

    Plenty for a reply.

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Facebook Character Counter FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is the Facebook post limit?

63,206 characters.

Is the Facebook character counter free?

Yes, and it works without signing up. It counts in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere.

How much of a post shows before “See more”?

Roughly the first 250 characters, depending on the device and line breaks.

How long can a Facebook Page intro be?

101 characters.

How long can a comment be?

8,000 characters.

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