Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, words, and lines in real time. Perfect for staying within Twitter's 280-character limit, Instagram captions, SMS messages, and SEO meta descriptions. Paste any text and see all counts update instantly — no signup, no upload required.
Three steps. No setup.
Drop your content into the field above, or type directly into it. The tool starts working the moment you do — no button to press.
Everything is calculated locally in your browser as you type. No waiting, no uploading, no server involved.
Hit Copy to grab the result, or Download if the tool offers a file. Close the tab — nothing is stored.
Free, private, and built to last.
Character Counter is a free online tool that runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server — your input stays private on your device and disappears the moment you close the tab.
It is designed to be fast, simple, and accessible to everyone — whether you are a developer, marketer, student, or business owner. No signup, no ads, no nonsense. Just the tool, ready when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Twitter (X) allows 280 characters per tweet. URLs are always counted as 23 characters regardless of length. This character counter shows your real-time count as you type.
Google typically displays 120–155 characters of a meta description in search results. Aim for 130–155 characters to maximise visibility. Anything shorter wastes space; anything longer gets cut off.
Characters with spaces counts every character including spaces and punctuation. Characters without spaces counts only letters, numbers, and punctuation — excluding spaces. Academic word limits often use the 'without spaces' count.
A standard SMS allows 160 characters. Messages longer than 160 characters are split into multiple SMS segments, which may cost more to send. Use this counter to keep messages within the single-SMS limit.
Instagram allows 2,200 characters for post captions, but only the first 125 characters show before the 'more' button in the feed. Keep your most important text within the first 125 characters.