Social Media Character, Byte & Hashtag Counter & Sanitizer
Multi-platform live character, word, and byte counter for X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. Detects duplicate hashtags, strips forbidden symbols, and calculates optimal post lengths for maximum engagement.Documentation & FAQs ↓
Step-by-Step Instructions
4 Steps to CompletionPaste or type your caption draft into the editor box.
Review the color-coded platform limit meters to see if your text fits X, Threads, or Instagram.
Inspect the hashtag analysis table to remove duplicate or excessive tags.
Click 'Sanitize & Copy' to copy clean, beautifully formatted text ready for publication.
Practical Use Cases & Real-World Scenarios
Real-Time Platform Limit Bars
Instant progress meters for X (280 chars), Threads (500), Instagram (2,200), LinkedIn (3,000), and YouTube (5,000).
Smart Hashtag Extractor
Identifies all #hashtags, counts tag density, flags banned/duplicate tags, and limits to recommended platform guidelines.
Byte & Emoji Density Analyzer
Accurately calculates UTF-8 byte weights where multi-byte emojis and URL links consume variable character quotas.
1-Click Caption Cleaner
Strips excessive line breaks, converts smart quotes, and formats hashtags cleanly at the bottom of posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters does an emoji count on Twitter/X?↓
How many characters do URLs take on X?↓
What is the optimal caption length for LinkedIn?↓
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram in 2026?↓
What does the 1-click sanitize button do?↓
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