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YouTube character counter
Check your YouTube post against the 5,000-character limit as you type. Free, instant, and nothing leaves your browser.
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YouTube
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Fits every network with a limit.
- X (Twitter)280280 left
- Bluesky300300 left
- Threads500500 left
- Pinterest500500 left
- Mastodon500500 left
- Kick500500 left
- Twitch500500 left
- Farcaster1,0241024 left
- Google Business1,5001500 left
- Discord2,0002000 left
- Instagram2,2002200 left
- LinkedIn3,0003000 left
- TikTok4,0004000 left
- Telegram4,0964096 left
- Lemmy10,00010000 left
- VK16,00016000 left
- Reddit40,00040000 left
- SSlack40,00040000 left
- Facebook63,20663206 left
Counts use Unicode characters, the way most networks count. X counts links as 23 characters and some emoji as 2, so leave a little room.
YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters per post.
How to write one post that fits everywhere
- 1
Write the full version first, then trim for the shortest network you post to.
- 2
Put the hook in the first 120 characters. Most feeds cut off around there.
- 3
Keep links and hashtags at the end so they're easy to drop per network.
- 4
Use Postoni's composer to keep one draft and tweak each channel's copy.
Character counter FAQ
What is the YouTube character limit?
YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters per post. Spaces, line breaks and punctuation all count toward the limit.
What happens if my YouTube post is too long?
YouTube will reject or cut off text over the limit. This counter turns red as soon as you go over, so you can trim before posting.
Can I schedule YouTube posts with Postoni?
Yes. Postoni schedules YouTube posts and checks the 5,000-character limit in the composer, alongside 30+ other networks.
Count less. Post more.
Postoni checks every network's limit as you write and schedules the post for you.
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