Free Tool · Messages & Templates
WhatsApp Word & Character Counter
Count characters, words, lines and emojis – and check your text against WhatsApp template, profile and SMS limits.
WhatsApp & SMS limits
How to Use
1
Paste your text
Type or paste your message, template or bio.
2
Check the limits
See how your text fits each WhatsApp and SMS limit.
3
Edit until green
Shorten anything that shows in red.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most emojis count as one character here. Some platforms count certain emojis as two, so leave a little room.
1024 characters. Headers and footers allow 60, and button text allows 25.
Up to 4096 characters, but short messages get more replies.
If your text has emojis or non-English letters, SMS uses Unicode, which fits only 70 characters per part.
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