Reference guide
Text Length Limits by Platform
All the information in one place: how many characters and words each platform allows. Updated: July 2026.
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Social Media
| Platform / Use case | Char limit | Word guide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post | 280 | 40-50 | Check |
| Bio | 160 | — | Check |
| Texto / Caption | 2,200 | — | Check |
| Bio | 150 | — | Check |
| Publicación / Post | 3,000 | — | Check |
| Titular / Headline | 220 | — | Check |
| Pie / Caption | 2,200 | — | Check |
| Bio | 80 | — | Check |
| Publicación / Post | 63,206 | — | Check |
| Descripción / Description | 500 | — | Check |
| Título / Title | 100 | 6-12 | Check |
| Descripción / Description | 5,000 | — | Check |
| Estado / Status | 700 | — | Check |
Academic & Professional
E-commerce
Frequently asked questions
How many characters in a meta description?
Google shows up to 160 characters (~920 px) in a meta description snippet. Keeping it between 140-160 characters prevents truncation in search results.
How many characters in a tweet or X post?
X (Twitter) allows up to 280 characters per post. Links always count as 23 characters regardless of their actual length.
How many words should a university essay be?
It depends on the type: an admission essay typically asks for 500-650 words, while a research paper may require 1,500-5,000 words depending on institution and level.
How many characters for an SEO title?
Google recommends keeping titles under 60 characters (~580 px). Longer titles are truncated with an ellipsis in search results.
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