About This Tool
This character counter analyzes your text in real-time, providing instant counts for characters, letters, spaces, and more. Perfect for meeting character limits on social media platforms.
Character Counter
How to Use
- Type or paste your text into the text area above
- Watch as the character statistics update in real-time
- View total characters, letters, spaces, and words
- Use for social media posts, SMS messages, or any text with character limits
Common Uses:
- Twitter: Stay within the 280 character limit for tweets
- SMS Messages: Track message length for text messages
- Social Media: Meet character requirements for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Meta Descriptions: Ensure SEO meta descriptions fit within 155-160 characters
- Bio Writing: Craft perfect bios that fit platform limits
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the character count include spaces?
Yes, the total character count includes all characters including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks. We also show a separate count for spaces alone.
What's the difference between characters and letters?
Characters include everything (letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation), while letters count only alphabetic characters (A-Z, a-z).
Is my text stored or logged?
No. All text analysis happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to our servers or stored anywhere.
Does this work offline?
Yes, once the page is loaded, the character counter works entirely offline as all processing happens in your browser.
How accurate is the character counter?
The character counter is 100% accurate and counts exactly what you see, including hidden characters like line breaks and tabs.