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WhatsApp template message length checker (1024 characters)

Meta allows up to 1,024 characters in the body of a message template.

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WhatsApp template message

WhatsApp Business
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125 / 1,024 charactersOfficial limit

The WhatsApp template message limit at a glance

Limit
1024 characters
How it’s counted
Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
When it’s too long
Meta rejects the template until it is shortened.
Where the number comes from
Official limit
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How to write for it

  • Put the code and the deadline in the first lines.
  • Test with your longest real values: placeholders like {{1}} are filled in when the message is sent.
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FAQ

WhatsApp template message: questions

What is the WhatsApp template message limit?

1024 characters. Meta allows up to 1,024 characters in the body of a message template.

What happens if my body text is too long?

Meta rejects the template until it is shortened. Shorten it before you publish.

Do spaces and emoji count?

Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.

Can I check many at once?

Yes. Upload a CSV or Excel file on the Bulk page and Truncly checks and fixes every row, then gives the file back with fixes added.