Facebook Post Character Limit
Facebook posts can contain up to 63,206 characters. Use the Facebook Post Counter above to see how many characters you've used and how many characters you have remaining.
The maximum is large enough for very long posts, so most Facebook users will never come close to reaching it. The counter updates automatically as you type or paste text.
How to Use the Facebook Post Counter
Type or paste your Facebook post into the text box above. Your Facebook post count and the additional Facebook text comparisons update automatically.
- Type or paste your Facebook post into the text area.
- Check the Facebook Post result to see your current character count and how much of the 63,206-character limit you have used.
- Check Characters Until "See More" for an estimate of how much text may remain before Facebook shortens the visible post in the feed.
- Use the cards below the text area to compare your text with Facebook comments, profile fields, usernames, and advertising text lengths.
- Select Copy to copy your text or Clear to empty the text box.
How Many Characters Can a Facebook Post Have?
A regular Facebook post can contain up to 63,206 characters. That includes letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces, and other characters in the post.
Although Facebook allows extremely long posts, you do not need to use the entire limit. The best length depends on what you are sharing and how much information your post needs.
What Counts as a Character on Facebook?
Characters include letters, numbers, punctuation marks, spaces, and other symbols. Emojis can also affect the character count.
If you want a more detailed breakdown of your text, use our Character Counter. You can also use the Word Counter, Letter Counter, or Emoji Counter for more specific text statistics.
Facebook "See More" Length
Facebook may shorten longer posts in the feed and display a "See More" link that readers can select to expand the full post.
The exact amount of text shown before "See More" can vary based on the device, placement, formatting, and Facebook's interface. For that reason, the Characters Until "See More" result is an estimate rather than a hard Facebook character limit.
Facebook Comment Character Limit
Facebook comments can contain up to 8,000 characters. The Comment card above lets you compare the same text with the Facebook comment character limit.
Other Facebook Character Limits
Facebook uses different text lengths for different parts of the platform. The cards in the Facebook Post Counter let you compare the same text with several commonly used Facebook fields.
| Facebook Field | Character Length |
|---|---|
| Facebook Post | 63,206 characters |
| Comment | 8,000 characters |
| Estimated "See More" | Around 300 characters* |
| Bio | 255 characters |
| Page Description | 255 characters |
| Username | Up to 50 characters |
| Ad Primary Text | 125 characters recommended* |
| Ad Headline | 40 characters recommended* |
| Ad Description | 25 characters recommended* |
*Estimated and recommended text lengths are not universal hard limits. The amount of text Facebook displays can vary by device, placement, ad format, and interface.
Facebook Ad Text Lengths
Facebook ad text is different from a regular Facebook post. Advertising placements have less visible space, so shorter text is often recommended even when the technical field may accept more.
The Ad Primary Text, Ad Headline, and Ad Description cards above are presented as useful reference lengths rather than universal hard limits. The amount displayed can vary depending on the ad format and placement.
Facebook Post Counter vs. Facebook Character Counter
This Facebook Post Counter focuses primarily on the length of a regular Facebook post. It can also be used as a Facebook character counter when you want to compare the same text with comments, profile fields, usernames, or advertising text.
Facebook Post Counter FAQ
What is the Facebook post character limit?
A regular Facebook post can contain up to 63,206 characters.
Do spaces count as characters on Facebook?
Yes. Spaces are part of the text and count toward the character total. If you need to analyze spaces and other whitespace in detail, use our Whitespace Counter.
Do emojis count as characters on Facebook?
Emojis contribute to the length of your text. Some emojis are made from more than one underlying Unicode code point, so their technical representation can be more complex than a single keyboard character.
Does the Facebook Post Counter update automatically?
Yes. The Facebook post character count and the additional Facebook text comparisons update automatically as you type or paste text.
Can I use this for Facebook comments?
Yes. The primary result is designed for Facebook posts, but the tool also includes a Comment card so you can compare your text with the Facebook comment character limit.
Can I use this for Facebook ads?
Yes. The tool includes reference cards for Facebook ad primary text, headlines, and descriptions. Ad text display can vary by placement and format, so these figures are shown as recommended reference lengths rather than universal hard limits.
More Social Media Character Counters
Need to check text for another platform? You can also use our Instagram Character Counter, Twitter Character Counter, Threads Character Counter, YouTube Character Counter, and other free tools on our Tools page.