Character Counter
Count characters, letters, numbers and spaces instantly. Free, no login required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why count characters?
Character counts are essential for social media posts, SMS messages, meta descriptions, and any platform with a character limit.
Does it count spaces?
Yes. We show both total characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces.
Is there a limit to how much text I can enter?
No limit. Paste as much text as you need.
Does it work in real time?
Yes, all counts update instantly as you type or paste.
Is this tool free?
Completely free with no account or login required.
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts every individual character in your text including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks. It is especially useful for platforms that enforce strict character limits.
How to Use the Character Counter
Paste or type your text into the box above. The tool instantly displays the total character count, characters without spaces, letters only, numbers only, and space count in real time.
Who Uses a Character Counter?
Social media managers counting Twitter and Instagram characters. Developers testing input field limits. SEO professionals crafting meta titles and descriptions. SMS marketers staying within 160 character message limits. App developers writing push notification copy.
Character Limits on Popular Platforms
Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet. SMS: 160 characters per message. Meta description: 155-160 characters. Page title tag: 50-60 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200 characters. LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters. YouTube title: 100 characters.
Benefits
Our character counter shows five different metrics simultaneously, updates in real time, and works with text of any length without requiring an account or login.