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Facebook Post Character Limit
The Facebook post limit is 63,206 characters. Paste your text below to see how much room is left.
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The short answer
Facebook allows up to 63,206 characters in the post. The 63,206 figure is widely cited from a 2011 Facebook announcement and is used by developer docs, but Meta does not clearly publish it in its Help Center. Feed display is much shorter, so the point needs to come early.
What counts toward the limit
Letters, numbers, spaces, line breaks, emojis, hashtags and links all count.
How much people actually see
Long posts are cut in the feed behind a "See more" link after the first few lines. Put the hook and the link, if you need one, in the first two lines.
Tips for fitting your post
- Lead with the point, since only the opening lines show in the feed.
- Use short paragraphs, so the text is easier to read on a phone.
- Keep hashtags to a few, since Facebook posts do not need many.
How this compares with other limits
| Platform | Field | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | Post | 280 |
| Post | 3,000 | |
| Threads | Post | 500 |
| Post | 63,206 | |
| Bluesky | Post | 300 |
Limits come from platform help pages and published guides, and platforms change them. Where it matters, confirm in the app. See every limit on the character limits hub.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Facebook post character limit?
Commonly cited as 63,206 characters.
How much of a Facebook post shows before "See more"?
Only the first few lines in most feeds, so lead with the point.
Where can I check my text length for every platform at once?
Use the social media character counter, which shows the limit for each platform side by side.