Character Counter – Count Characters & Words Online
Free character counter. Count characters, words, sentences and paragraphs instantly for tweets, meta descriptions, essays and social media posts.
Character counter – Free Online Tool
Our free Character Counter counts characters, words, sentences and paragraphs as you type. It is perfect for writing meta descriptions, social media posts, SMS messages and essays with strict limits.
What is Character counter?
Many platforms set limits on text length: X (Twitter) posts, SMS messages, Google titles and meta descriptions, app store descriptions and school assignments all have maximum character or word counts.
A character counter tells you exactly where you stand so you can edit before you publish, instead of finding out your text was cut off.
How to use the Character counter
- Type or paste your text.
- See the character, word and sentence counts update instantly.
- Edit until you reach your target length.
- Copy the final text.
Key features
- Counts characters with and without spaces
- Counts words, sentences and paragraphs
- Updates live as you type
- Free and private
Common use cases
- Writing SEO titles (about 60 characters) and meta descriptions (about 155 characters)
- Keeping social posts within platform limits
- Checking essay and assignment word counts
- Writing SMS and ad copy
Common character limits
- Google title tag: around 50–60 characters
- Meta description: around 150–160 characters
- X (Twitter) post: 280 characters
- Standard SMS: 160 characters
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, in most platforms. The tool shows counts both with and without spaces.
How are emojis counted?
Some platforms count an emoji as two characters, so leave a small margin.
Is my text stored?
No. Counting happens in your browser.
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