Facebook Character Counter
Count your post against Facebook's 63,206 limit and the ~477-character 'See more' fold. Free.
Two numbers that matter: 63,206 and 477
A Facebook post can technically run up to 63,206 characters, the highest cap of any major network. But the feed only shows about the first 477 characters on desktop (closer to 125 on mobile) before adding a "See more" link. This counter marks that 477 fold on the progress bar, so you can see where most people stop reading, while still tracking the full 63,206 you have available.
Shorter usually wins
Having 63,206 characters does not mean using them. Facebook posts under about 80 characters consistently draw the most engagement, and anything important should sit before the 477-character fold so it shows without a click. Use the long tail only when the content genuinely needs it, such as an announcement or a story, and even then, put the payoff up top. Links, hashtags and emojis all count toward the total.
Common questions
What is the Facebook post character limit? 63,206 characters, though almost no post needs to approach it.
When does Facebook add "See more"? Around 477 characters on desktop and roughly 125 on mobile.
What length gets the most engagement? Short posts, often under 80 characters, tend to outperform long ones in the feed.
Related: Facebook scheduler and the social post preview.
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