Character Counter
A character counter is a tool that measures the length of your text in real time. Paste or type any text and it instantly reports the number of characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, and paragraphs, useful for social media limits, meta descriptions, essays, and any writing with a length requirement.
Statistics
Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
How to count characters in your text
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Read the live counts: characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, and paragraphs update instantly.
- Edit your text until it fits your target length. The counts refresh as you type.
- Copy the finished text back to wherever you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the character counter count?
The character counter tool counts the total number of characters (including spaces and punctuation), characters excluding spaces, words, sentences, and paragraphs in your text.
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace. Any sequence of characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks is considered a word.
How are sentences detected?
Sentences are detected by looking for common ending punctuation (periods, question marks, exclamation points) followed by a space or the end of text.
How are paragraphs counted?
Paragraphs are counted by looking for blocks of text separated by one or more line breaks. Empty lines are not counted as paragraphs.
What are common character limits I can check with this tool?
Popular limits include 280 characters for X (Twitter) posts, about 150-160 characters for SEO meta descriptions, 2,200 characters for Instagram captions, and 3,000 characters for LinkedIn posts. Paste your draft to see instantly whether it fits.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or shared, so it's safe to check private or unpublished writing.
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