How to use Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- The counts update instantly while you type.
- Edit your text until it fits – your text is kept when you switch tools.
How to check character count online
Type or paste your text into the box for an online character count. It updates instantly and shows characters with spaces, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs and lines, so it works as a char count tool, a letter counter and a words and character counter at the same time. Below the text you see how much room you have left for popular limits.
Why check the character count?
Many places limit the length of your text: a post on X allows 280 characters, an SMS 160, an Instagram caption 2,200, and Google shows about 60 characters of a page title. This text character counter shows exactly how much space you have left before you post or publish.
Characters with or without spaces?
Most limits count every character, including spaces and punctuation. Some school assignments, application forms and translation jobs count characters without spaces – both numbers are shown, so you can use the one you need.
Character counting for emoji and accents
Emoji and letters with accents are counted as one character each, the way you see them. Some platforms count certain emoji as two characters, so leave a little room when you are close to a limit.
Private by design
Every tool runs inside your browser on your own device. Your text is never sent to a server, so it cannot be seen, stored or shared by anyone.
Frequently asked questions
Is this character counter free?
Yes. This characters counter is completely free, with no sign-up and no limit on the length of your text.
Can I use it as a character length counter?
Yes. Paste a username, password, product title or form answer and the characters count shows its exact length.
Does the character count include spaces?
Both are shown: “Characters” includes spaces and punctuation, and “Characters (no spaces)” leaves all spaces, tabs and line breaks out.
How many characters is this text?
Paste the text into the box – the total character count appears instantly, with and without spaces.
How many characters can a post on X have?
A standard post on X (Twitter) can have up to 280 characters. The bar under the counter turns red when you go over.
How long should a Google title and description be?
Keep page titles under about 60 characters and meta descriptions under about 155 characters, so Google shows them in full.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Every character is counted in your browser, and your text never leaves your device.