Mastodon Post Character Counter

About Mastodon Character Limits

Mastodon's default character limit is 500 characters per post (called a 'toot'), though individual instances can set their own limits. This gives you more space than Twitter/X for nuanced thoughts. Mastodon culture values thoughtful, conversational posts. The decentralized nature means communities have different norms, but generally, users appreciate content warnings, alt text for images, and respectful discourse. The extra characters allow for more context and nuance than Twitter-style platforms.

How to Use This Tool

1. Type or paste your text into the text area above
2. Watch the character count update in real-time
3. Monitor the progress bar to see how close you are to the limit
4. Adjust your text to stay within Mastodon's 500-character limit
5. Copy your optimized text and paste it into Mastodon

Understanding the Counter

• Character Count: Total number of characters including spaces and punctuation
• Without Spaces: Character count excluding all whitespace
• Remaining: How many more characters you can add before hitting the limit
• Progress Bar: Visual indicator of how much of the limit you've used

Note: This tool counts characters locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.