Character Counter
Count characters in your text instantly, with and without spaces. Free online character counter, no signup required.
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How to Use This Character Counter
- Paste or type your text into the text area above
- The character count updates automatically as you type
- View both total characters and characters without spaces
- See additional statistics like word count, lines, and sentences
- Click "Copy Count" to copy the character count to your clipboard
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters in a piece of text. This includes all letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and spaces. Our character counter also provides a count excluding spaces, which is useful for certain platforms and requirements.
Common Use Cases
- Social Media: Twitter has a 280-character limit, Instagram captions allow 2,200 characters
- Meta Descriptions: SEO best practices recommend 150-160 characters for meta descriptions
- SMS Messages: Standard SMS messages are limited to 160 characters
- Ad Copy: Google Ads headlines are limited to 30 characters, descriptions to 90
- Database Fields: Ensure text fits within VARCHAR or CHAR field limits
Features
- Real-time character counting as you type
- Count with and without spaces
- Additional word, line, sentence, and paragraph counts
- Reading time estimation
- 100% client-side - your text stays private
- No registration required
- Mobile-friendly interface
Character Limits by Platform
| Platform | Character Limit |
|---|---|
| Twitter/X | 280 characters |
| Facebook Post | 63,206 characters |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn Post | 3,000 characters |
| SMS | 160 characters |
| Meta Description | 150-160 characters (recommended) |
| Google Ads Headline | 30 characters |
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a character?
A character is any letter, number, punctuation mark, symbol, or space. Our counter includes all visible and invisible characters (like spaces and line breaks) in the total count.
What's the difference between characters and characters without spaces?
"Characters" includes everything - letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. "Characters without spaces" excludes all whitespace characters. Some platforms and requirements count characters without spaces.
Is my text saved or shared?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to a server or stored anywhere. It's completely private and secure.