Social media
Facebook post character limit
A Facebook post can be up to 63,206 characters, which is roughly 10,000 words. In practice, short posts perform far better.
Facebook post character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 63,206 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Facebook post facts
- Long posts are cut off in the feed with a "See more" link after a few lines.
- You can edit a Facebook post after publishing, and the edit history is visible to others.
Tips
Writing a better Facebook post
- Aim for 40 to 80 characters for posts meant to get reactions and shares.
- If you need to say more, lead with one strong line and let the rest sit behind "See more".
FAQ
Facebook post: common questions
What is the Facebook post character limit?+
A Facebook post can be up to 63,206 characters, which is roughly 10,000 words. In practice, short posts perform far better.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the Facebook post limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if a Facebook post is over 63,206 characters?+
Facebook will not accept more than 63,206 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the Facebook editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.