What Is a Character Counter?
A character counter counts the exact number of characters in your text, with and without spaces. It is commonly used to stay within limits for social media posts, meta descriptions, SMS messages, and forms that restrict the number of characters allowed.
How Does This Tool Work?
Paste or Type Text
Add your text into the box above.
Watch It Count
Character counts update as you type.
Check Full Stats
See words, sentences, and paragraphs too.
Common Character Limits
| Platform / Field | Character Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) Post | 280 characters |
| SMS Message | 160 characters |
| Google Meta Description | ≈ 155–160 characters |
| Google Title Tag | ≈ 55–60 characters |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 characters |
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool shows both counts separately: one that includes spaces and one that doesn't, so you can use whichever number applies to your platform or form.
Yes. Every character — letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols — is counted individually.
No. All counting happens directly in your browser, and your text is not stored or sent anywhere.
Yes. The tool can be used online without creating an account.