Word & Character Counter
Live metric analyzer with reading time estimates, sentence density, and instant social character limits for LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Threads, and Instagram.
Social Platform Limit Health
How to Use — Text Metric Studio
3 simple steps to perfect your post formatting, verify live feed boundaries, and maximize engagement.
Paste or Type Text
Input your article, essay, social post, or email into the live text analyzer.
Inspect Real-Time Metrics
Review live stats: words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Check Social Platform Limits
Track progress bars against LinkedIn (3,000), X (280), Threads (500), and Instagram (2,200) character caps.
Why Creators & Marketing Teams Use This Tool
Engineered specifically for social growth practitioners who cannot afford feed formatting surprises.
Live Social Character Caps
Color-coded visual limit bars for LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Meta Threads, and Instagram captions.
Reading & Speaking Time
Calculates precise reading time (at 200 WPM) and speaking presentation time (at 130 WPM).
Detailed Density Metrics
Breaks down character count with spaces vs without spaces, total sentences, and paragraph density.
1-Click Copy & Clear
Quick action buttons to copy your text to clipboard or reset the editor with instant confirmation.
Zero Lag Local Processing
Runs 100% client-side in pure JavaScript with zero network overhead or latency.
Private & Confidential
Your sensitive drafts, essays, and business copy are never sent to external servers or stored in cookies.
Engineered for High-Output Creators & Growth Teams
From solo builders to global marketing agencies, PreviewYourPost prevents bad formatting, hidden hooks, and embarrassing typos before your posts reach feeds.
Content Writers & Copywriters
Keep blog posts, ad copy, and landing page headlines within strict word count guidelines.
Social Media Managers
Verify character limits across multiple platforms before scheduling social campaigns.
Students & Researchers
Ensure academic essays, thesis submissions, and college applications meet strict word count requirements.
SEO Specialists
Optimize meta titles (<60 chars) and meta descriptions (<160 chars) for Google search snippets.
Public Speakers & Presenters
Estimate keynote speech duration and script pacing using our speaking time calculator.
Email Marketers
Craft punchy email subject lines (<50 chars) and concise body copy that prevents subscriber fatigue.
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Copy-ready characters and Unicode formatting tools to level up your posts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, authoritative answers to common technical, formatting, and safety questions.
Reading time is calculated based on the average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM).
Publishing platforms and academic papers often specify limits either with or without whitespace. Social platforms (like X and LinkedIn) count spaces as characters.
LinkedIn posts allow 3,000 chars; X / Twitter allows 280 chars; Meta Threads allows 500 chars; Instagram captions allow 2,200 chars.
No. All counting and analysis execute locally inside your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any remote server or third-party service.
Preview your posts on every social platform
The free preview studio for creators & teams. See exactly how your post looks on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Threads before publishing.