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Free Google Business Character Counter

Updates and your business description.

Google Business Profile updates can be 1,500 characters and descriptions 750. Paste yours to see the count and how it looks on your profile.

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Every character counts, including spaces, emojis and line breaks.

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

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How it works

How to use the Google Business Character Counter

  1. 1

    Pick what you’re writing

    Update or business description: each has its own limit on Google Business.

  2. 2

    Type or paste

    The count updates as you type, the way Google Business counts.

  3. 3

    Check the fit

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

Google Business limits

Google Business limits

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

  • 1

    Update: 1,500

    Only the start shows on your profile, so lead with the news.

  • 2

    Description: 750

    The “From the business” text.

  • 3

    No phone numbers

    Google rejects updates with a phone number in the text.

  • 4

    No links in the description

    Use the website field instead.

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  • Write the update

    The Google Business Post Generator writes updates Google approves.

  • Write the description

    The Google Business Description Generator writes descriptions under 750.

  • All networks

    The Character Counter checks every network at once.

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Google Business Character Counter FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is the Google Business post limit?

1,500 characters per update.

Is the Google Business character counter free?

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

How long can a business description be?

750 characters.

Can I put a phone number in an update?

No, Google rejects them. Add a Call now button instead.

Can I add links to my description?

No. Use the website field on your profile.

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