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Ad Copy Character Counter

Counts ad copy against the character limits the major platforms enforce. Google Search ads allow 30 characters per headline and 90 per description — tight enough that copy needs deliberate trimming rather than casual editing.

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Input
Result
Total Words
14
Total Characters
85
Google Ads Headline (Max 30)
FAIL (Over limit by 55 chars)
Google Description (Max 90)
PASS
Meta Description (Max 125)
PASS
Twitter Post (Max 280)
PASS
About

What the Ad Copy Character Counter does

Checking before upload saves real time. Over-length copy is rejected at import, and finding out mid-upload that fifteen headlines need shortening is a poor use of an afternoon.

How it works

Using the Ad Copy Character Counter

  1. 1Paste your headline or description.
  2. 2Characters are counted as you type.
  3. 3The count is shown against the relevant platform limit.
  4. 4Over-length copy is flagged.
  5. 5Trim and copy the finished text.
Use cases

What people use it for

  • Writing Google Search ad headlines
  • Checking Facebook primary text length
  • Preparing a bulk ad upload
  • Trimming copy that was rejected at import
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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