Facebook Character Counter (Free)

Count your Facebook post in real time. See the ~477-character cutoff before "See more", write the short posts that earn the most engagement, and check how the same text fits every other platform.

Facebook Character Counter
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63,206 characters left477-char visible cutoff

Posts allow 63,206 characters. About the first 477 show in the feed.

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Process

How It Works

01

Paste your post

Type or paste your Facebook post text into the field. The counter updates instantly as you write.

02

Watch the 477-char fold

The counter flags when you pass the ~477 characters that show in the feed before the "See more" link, so your message lands before the cutoff.

03

Keep it short for reach

The limit is 63,206 characters, but short posts win. Aim for around 40-80 characters to maximize engagement and see your count at a glance.

Use Cases

Popular Use Cases

Write for engagement, not the limit

Posts of roughly 40-80 characters consistently get the most reactions, comments, and shares. Use the counter to stay in that sweet spot.

Lead before the fold

Only about the first 477 characters show before "See more". Put your hook and call to action inside that window.

Pair text with a link preview

When you share a link, Facebook builds a preview card. Keep your post text tight so the message and preview work together.

Repurpose across platforms

See instantly whether your Facebook post also fits X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the rest before scheduling.

Tips

Pro Tips

01

Short posts beat the 63,206 limit

Facebook allows up to 63,206 characters, but that is almost never the right move. Posts of around 40-80 characters tend to drive the highest engagement, so treat brevity as the goal, not the maximum.

02

The first ~477 characters are the fold

Facebook collapses longer posts behind a "See more" link at around 477 characters. Anything past that requires an extra tap, so put your strongest line and call to action first.

03

A photo or video does more than text

Native photos and videos pull far more reach than long blocks of text. Let the media carry the message and keep the caption short and punchy.

04

This counts the post, not comments

This tool measures the post text itself, not comments, captions on ads, or replies. Paste only the post copy you plan to publish for an accurate count.

Next step

Post sized right? Now plan the bigger picture

One Facebook post is part of a wider plan. Build a cross-platform content strategy, set it all live with the Facebook scheduler, and learn to repurpose content across platforms.

Common Issues & Solutions

Compatibility

Works Everywhere

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Opera
Chrome for Android
Safari iOS
Samsung Internet
Privacy

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We don't store, log, or share any URLs or downloaded content. Your activity stays between you and the source platform.

Secure by Design

All requests are processed server-side over HTTPS. No client-side data collection or third-party trackers.

Legal Responsibility

Only download content you have rights to. Respect platform terms of service and copyright law.

This tool is intended for personal use and downloading content you own or have permission to download. Always respect the original creator's rights.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about using this tool.

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