What counts as a character?

Every single symbol in the text counts as a character, including letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. The tool also shows a count without spaces for platforms that exclude them.

Does it count Unicode characters correctly?

Yes. The counter uses JavaScript's spread operator to properly count Unicode characters, including emoji and multi-byte characters, as single characters.

What are common character limits?

Twitter/X posts: 280 characters. Meta descriptions: ~155 characters. SMS messages: 160 characters. Instagram captions: 2,200 characters.

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces. Shows limits for Twitter, meta descriptions, and SMS in real time. All processing happens in your browser — your text never leaves your device.

Characters (with spaces)

Characters (no spaces)

Words

Lines

Your files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

How to Use Character Counter

1
Paste or type your text
Enter your text in the input area. You can paste from clipboard or type directly.
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See instant results
The tool processes your text automatically as you type. Adjust options if available.
3
Copy the output
Click the copy button to save the result to your clipboard. No data leaves your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

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