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Character Counter Online
Use this free character counter to count characters, words, spaces, sentences, and paragraphs in real time. Perfect for SEO titles, meta descriptions, ads, forms, and social media posts.
Text Input
Write or paste text
Paste or type your text below - results update instantly.
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Live Metrics
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Processed locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.
How to use
Use this online character counter in three simple steps
Our workflow is designed to be straightforward, allowing you to complete your task in seconds.
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Paste or type your text
Drop your title, caption, or message into the box, or start typing directly to begin counting.
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Read the live character totals
See characters with and without spaces, plus words and sentences, update instantly as you edit.
03
Trim to your limit and copy
Cut or add text until you fit the platform's cap, then copy your polished version in one tap.
Space Detection
Provides exact character counts with and without spaces.
Social Limits
Perfect for checking Instagram bios and Twitter constraints.
Meta Formatting
Helps SEO writers keep titles inside Google pixel limits.
Zero Uploads
Your sensitive inputs are analyzed locally without servers.
Use cases
Useful for different workflows
Meta Settings
Keep title tags and meta descriptions within limit budgets.
Social Characters
Verify character limits for tweet lengths.
Data Inputs
Check text blocks fit custom database column capacities.
Tool guide
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter helps you measure the total length of text, including characters with and without spaces. It is useful when platforms or forms have strict character limits. For analyzing Asian scripts which don't use spaces, our Chinese Character Counter provides precision Hanzi tracking.
Why use this tool?
Use it for Google titles, meta descriptions, SMS messages, ads, social media bios, captions, and form fields.
Social & SEO character limits
Most platforms cut off text past a set number of characters. Use this reference to keep titles, posts, and bios within their limits so nothing gets truncated.
| Platform / field | Character limit |
|---|---|
| X / Twitter post | 280 |
| Google title tag | ~60 |
| Google meta description | ~155 to 160 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| Instagram bio | 150 |
| Facebook post (before "see more") | ~477 |
| LinkedIn headline | 220 |
| Single SMS message | 160 |
Common use cases
- SEO title length
- Meta description length
- Social media captions
- SMS character limits
- Ad copy checking
- Form character limits
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does this count spaces?
Yes, it includes both character count with spaces and character count without spaces.
Can I use it for meta descriptions?
Yes, it is useful for writing SEO-friendly meta descriptions and title lengths.
What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?
Characters with spaces counts every keystroke, while without spaces ignores blanks. Many platforms, like Twitter/X, count spaces, so both totals help.
Is my text stored or sent to your servers?
No. The counting runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or saved. It's safe for private or unpublished writing.
Is there a character limit on what I can paste?
No cap. You can paste anything from a short tweet to a full article, and it's free for personal and commercial use.
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