Threads Character Counter
Paste your post to see how many characters it uses and how many are left. It uses the same rule PostQuest checks before publishing to Threads. Your text stays in your browser.
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How Threads counts characters
- Threads does not publish how it counts emoji, so this counter uses the rule PostQuest checks before publishing: every Unicode character counts as 1.
- Spaces, line breaks, links, @mentions, and #hashtags count character by character.
- Most emoji count as 1, but combined emoji count each part, so 👨👩👧 counts as 5.
Threads character limit
500 characters
- Threads posts are limited to 500 characters.
Last verified . For image sizes, video limits, and sources, see the Threads post size and specs. Ready to publish? Use the Threads post scheduler.
Threads character counter FAQ
What is the Threads character limit?
Threads captions can be up to 500 characters long. Threads posts are limited to 500 characters.
Do spaces and line breaks count on Threads?
Yes. Every space and line break counts as one character toward the Threads limit.
How do emoji count on Threads?
Threads does not publish its rule. PostQuest counts each Unicode character as 1, so most emoji count as 1 and combined emoji, such as a family, count each part.
Does PostQuest check the Threads limit before publishing?
Yes. PostQuest checks every caption against the Threads limit before a post can be scheduled, so it never fails at publish time for being too long.
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Schedule posts that pass these checks
PostQuest validates every caption and file against these limits before a post is scheduled, so nothing fails at publish time.