Character Counter
Count characters and letters in real-time. Perfect for social media posts, meta descriptions, SMS messages, and any content with character limits.
- Text never leaves your device
- No server upload required
- Works completely offline
- No login or signup needed
How It Works
Type or paste your text, and the character counter displays the count instantly. The tool shows total characters (with spaces), characters without spaces, letters only, numbers, and special characters. It also includes preset limits for popular platforms like Twitter (280), SMS (160), and meta descriptions (160). A visual progress bar shows how close you are to common limits. All counting happens in real-time in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between characters and letters?
Characters include all symbols (letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces). Letters are only A-Z and a-z.
Why count characters without spaces?
Some platforms and requirements count only visible characters, excluding spaces.
What are the character limits for Twitter?
Twitter allows 280 characters per tweet. The tool shows a visual indicator when you approach this limit.
Can I use this for meta descriptions?
Yes! The tool includes a 160-character limit indicator, which is ideal for meta descriptions.
Does it count emojis?
Yes, emojis are counted as characters. Some emojis may count as 2 characters depending on their encoding.