Facebook Character Counter
Paste a post, ad, or comment and see its character count update instantly. Checks every Facebook field — post, bio, ad text, headline, event.
Facebook Character Limits
| Content Type | Limit |
|---|---|
Post Personal and page posts | 63,206 |
Comment Comments on posts | 8,000 |
Ad Primary Text Main ad copy (recommended) | 125 |
Ad Headline Ad headline (recommended) | 40 |
Ad Description Link description (recommended) | 30 |
Page About Page description | 255 |
Page Name Business page name | 75 |
Event Name Event title | 64 |
Event Description Event details | 5,000 |
Messenger Message Direct messages | 20,000 |
Tips for Facebook
- 1Posts between 40-80 characters get the highest engagement on Facebook.
- 2Facebook truncates posts at around 477 characters on desktop, 125 on mobile.
- 3Use the first 1-2 sentences to hook readers before the "See more" link.
- 4Questions and polls drive significantly more engagement than statements.
- 5Images and videos greatly increase reach - pure text posts get less visibility.
- 6For ads, stay within recommended limits for best display across placements.
- 7Emojis can increase engagement by up to 57% when used appropriately.
- 8Post during lunch hours (11am-1pm) and evenings (7-9pm) for best reach.
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Paste a draft post, ad, or comment into the box at the top. Character count, word count, and a progress bar update on every keystroke. The bar turns orange around 75% of the post limit and red when you've gone over — handy when you're writing to an ad headline or bio cap rather than the full 63,206-character ceiling.
Use the limits table to pick the right target for whatever you're writing. Ad primary text? Aim for 125. Page name? 75. Event title? 64. The counter compares against the main post limit visually, but the table keeps the other thresholds in view so you can eyeball where you stand.
Need the full story on why those limits exist, where posts get truncated, and what actually performs on Facebook? Read the 2026 Facebook character limit guide. This page stays focused on counting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this Facebook character counter?
Paste or type your post into the box above. You'll see the character count, word count, and a progress bar against the 63,206 post limit update as you type. No signup, no upload — it all runs in your browser.
Does the counter work for ads, comments, and bios too?
Yes. The limits table shows every Facebook field — posts, comments, ad primary text, ad headlines, page bios, event descriptions, Messenger messages. Paste your text and compare against whichever limit you're writing for.
Is my text stored anywhere when I use this counter?
No. Every character you type stays on your device. TypeCount has no backend for the counter — nothing is uploaded, logged, or saved. Close the tab and the text is gone.
How does it handle emojis and line breaks?
Emojis count as one character each (matching how Facebook itself counts most of them), and every line break counts toward the total too. If the counter and Facebook disagree by one or two characters, it's usually a multi-codepoint emoji like a flag or a family.