Free Online Character Counter Tool
Simply type or paste your text below to see real-time character, word, and sentence counts. Essential for social media posts, Meta titles, and ad copy.
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Did you know?
Twitter (X) allows 280 characters. SMS messages are typically limited to 160 characters.About the Character Counter Tool
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts every single character in your text, including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks.
Our online character counter provides instant, real-time results directly in your browser, helping you stay within strict limits for social media and advertising platforms.
Why Count Characters?
- Social Media: Twitter (280), Instagram Bio (150).
- Advertising: Google Ads headlines (30).
- SEO: Meta Titles (<60), Meta Descriptions (~160).
- SMS: Standard text messages (160).
Character Limits Guide
Twitter (280)
Instagram (2200)
Facebook (63k)
SMS (160)
Why differentiate "With Spaces" vs "No Spaces"?
Most platforms count spaces as characters (e.g., Twitter, SMS). However, some translation services or specific writing guidelines may ask for a character count excludingspaces to measure the actual volume of content more accurately. Our tool provides both metrics instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the character counter work?
Simply paste or type text into the box. The tool instantly counts characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time.
Does it count spaces as characters?
We show both counts: total characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces, so you have the exact numbers for any platform limit.
Can I check social media character limits?
Yes! We display limits for Twitter/X (280), Instagram captions (2,200), Facebook posts (63,206), and more — with a visual indicator showing how close you are.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
Never. All counting happens locally in your browser. Your text is processed in memory and cleared when you leave the page.