WhatsApp character limits
WhatsApp keeps two short fields tight: a text Status allows up to 700 characters, and your profile About line allows just 139 characters. (Regular chat messages can run to about 65,000 characters, so they’re rarely the constraint.) This tool counts your Status and About live so they fit without being cut off.
Writing a text status
A WhatsApp text Status disappears after 24 hours and shows on a colored background, so keep it punchy. With 700 characters you have room for a short update or announcement, but the most-read statuses are a line or two. Lead with the point, and remember emoji count as characters too.
The 139-character About line
The About (profile) line is tiny — just 139 characters — so it works best as a short tagline, availability note, or a single emoji plus a few words. Because it’s so short, every character counts, and emoji eat into the limit quickly. The live counter shows exactly how much room is left.
Private and instant
Type or paste your Status and About text to see character counts and remaining space at a glance. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded. Trim until both fit WhatsApp’s limits, then copy them across.
FAQs
What is the WhatsApp status character limit?
A text status allows up to 700 characters. Regular chat messages allow far more (around 65,000), so the status field is the one to watch.
What is the WhatsApp About character limit?
139 characters for the profile About line. It’s short, so use a concise tagline; emoji count toward the 139.
Do emoji count toward WhatsApp limits?
Yes. Emoji and non-Latin characters all count toward the status and About limits. This counter counts them exactly as WhatsApp does.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server, so your drafts stay private.
Last updated: June 14, 2026
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