Snapchat Character Counter — Free Tool
Count characters against Snapchat’s real limits — the 160-character Spotlight description, the 45-character Saved Story title, and the handle rules.
Spotlight description0 / 160
Characters
0
Words
0
Sentences
0
Reading time
1 min
Other Snapchat limits
Saved Story title0 / 45
Username0 / 15
Display name0 / 25
Other Snapchat post limits
Media per post1
Features
- Counts against the 160-character Spotlight description
- Saved Story title capped at 45 characters
- Username and display name limits
- Word count and reading time
Limits tracked
- Spotlight description
- Saved Story title
- Username
How to use this tool
- Type or paste your text in the editor above.
- Watch the character count update in real time against the platform limit.
- Check the secondary limits below for other content types (bio, comment, etc.).
- The progress bar turns yellow near the limit and red when over.
- Ready to post? Create a free BulkPublish account to schedule and publish across all platforms.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a Snapchat caption be?
A plain story has no caption at all — Snapchat is sent the media and nothing else. The 160-character limit applies to a Spotlight description, and a Saved Story takes a title of up to 45 characters.
Schedule Snapchat posts
Done writing? Schedule and bulk publish it to Snapchat with BulkPublish.
