Real-Time · Limit Presets · 100% Free

Free Character Counter Online

Track characters with or without spaces. Set platform limits for Twitter, SMS, Meta descriptions and more.

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Built for writers, marketers & developers

Set limits for any platform and see exactly how much space you have left.

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Platform Presets

One click to set Twitter, SMS, Instagram, or Meta description character limits.

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Visual Progress Bar

See a color-coded progress bar that turns red when you're approaching your limit.

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Text Cleanup Tools

Trim whitespace and remove extra spaces with one click to optimize your character count.

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100% Private

No text is ever sent to a server — all processing happens locally in your browser.

How It Works

Three Simple Steps

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Type or paste your text

Paste or type the text you want to analyze directly into the input area.

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See live stats

Character, word, and line counts update instantly as you type — no buttons needed.

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Copy or export results

Use the stats for platform character limit checks — Twitter, LinkedIn, SMS, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this character counter free?
Yes, 100% free. No signup, no limits, works on any device.
Does it count spaces?
Both modes are available: total characters and characters without spaces.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. All counting is done in your browser with JavaScript.
What platform limits should I know?
Twitter: 280 chars, SMS: 160 chars, Instagram bio: 150, Meta description: ~160.
Does it count emoji correctly?
Emoji are multi-byte — most platforms count them as 2 characters, which this tool reflects.

Character Counter — Complete Guide

This free online character counter tool is designed to work entirely in your browser — no uploads, no waiting, no software installation needed. It's fast, private, and completely free to use without any account or subscription.

💡 Twitter limit

Twitter's 280-character limit includes spaces. Always check before posting.

💡 SMS length

Standard SMS supports 160 characters. Going over splits into multiple messages.

💡 Meta descriptions

Keep meta descriptions between 150-160 characters for best SEO.

💡 Count without spaces

Use the no-spaces count for platforms that measure content density differently.

Character counting is essential for social media posts, SEO optimization, SMS campaigns, and platforms with strict text limits.

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