Facebook Character Counter

Count characters for posts, comments, bios, and ads

Characters

0

Remaining

63,206

Words

0

Limit

63,206

Facebook Tips

  • • Posts with 40 characters or less get 86% more engagement
  • • Optimal post length is 40-80 characters
  • • First 477 characters show before "See more"
  • • Ad headlines: Keep under 25 chars to avoid truncation
  • • Ad primary text: 90 chars shows above fold on mobile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Facebook post character limit?

Facebook posts can be up to 63,206 characters. However, only the first 477 characters show before "See more". Research shows posts with 40-80 characters perform best, receiving up to 86% more engagement than longer posts.

What are the Facebook ad character limits?

Facebook ad limits: Headline (40 chars recommended), Primary text (125 chars recommended), Description (30 chars recommended). Staying within these limits ensures your ad text won't be truncated on mobile devices.

What is the Facebook comment character limit?

Facebook comments can be up to 8,000 characters. Long comments are collapsed with a "See more" button. For engagement, shorter comments typically perform better and are more likely to be read and responded to.

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