Assumptions
- Code-point and visible-character counts may differ.
- This tool does not determine whether a message or post can be sent.
How it is calculated
Examples
Common mistakes
FAQ
What is being counted?
The main count uses Unicode code points. Visible characters use grapheme clusters. Words are separated by whitespace; sentence counts are simple punctuation-based estimates.
Does this validate platform limits?
No. X weighted counts, GSM-7 SMS encoding and application-specific counting rules are not implemented. Search snippets also have no fixed 160-character limit. Check the actual destination field.
Is my text sent anywhere?
Calculations run in this browser. Reading speed is an adjustable example, not a measured reading average.