Character Counter Online
Count characters, words, and lines — with and without spaces.
0
characters
0 without spaces
-280
vs 280 limit
Words
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
0 min
What Is a Character Counter?
Character Counter is a free online tool that count characters, words, and lines — with and without spaces. No files are uploaded — everything is processed locally on your device.
This character counter online tallies the exact number of characters in a text, both with and without spaces, along with word and line counts. It is particularly useful for staying within strict character limits on social media platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram bios, YouTube descriptions), SMS messages, meta descriptions, and form fields. Our counter processes everything locally in your browser, so your text is never sent to any server.
Privacy guarantee: Character Counter processes all files directly in your browser using WebAssembly. No data is uploaded to any server, no information is collected, and the tool works offline after loading. Unlimited usage with no signup, no watermarks, and no file size limits.
How to Use Character Counter
Enter or paste text
Type directly or paste content into the text input area.
Track character counts
See total characters, characters without spaces, words, and lines updated in real time.
Enforce character limits
Use the tool to ensure your text stays within platform-specific character limits.
Why Use Our Character Counter?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between character count with and without spaces?
Characters with spaces include every character including whitespace. Characters without spaces exclude all space characters, giving you just the count of visible letters, numbers, and symbols.
What are common character limits for social media platforms?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post. Instagram bios allow 150 characters. YouTube video descriptions allow 5,000 characters. Meta descriptions are best kept under 160 characters.
Does the counter handle Unicode and emoji characters correctly?
Yes. The counter correctly handles Unicode text including accented characters and emoji. Note that some emoji use multiple Unicode code points and may count as more than one character on some platforms.
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