Character Counter
Count characters, words and lines as you type
Free Online Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, plus words, lines and bytes — instantly
This free character counter tells you exactly how many characters your text contains, both with and without spaces, updating live as you type or paste. Alongside the character count you also get words, sentences, lines and the size in bytes. Set a character limit — or pick a preset for Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram or meta descriptions — and the counter shows how many characters you have left or how far you are over. Everything runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and it works on phone, tablet and desktop.
Features
Characters With & Without Spaces
Both counts side by side — the two numbers people are usually asked for.
Words, Sentences, Lines, Bytes
A full breakdown of your text, not just a single number.
Limit Checker
Set any limit or use a preset (Twitter 280, SMS 160…) and see characters remaining.
100% Private
All counting happens in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
Common Character Limits
Social media
- Twitter/X post: 280
- Instagram caption: 2,200
- Instagram bio: 150
- Facebook post: 63,206
Messaging & SEO
- Single SMS: 160
- Meta title: ~60
- Meta description: ~160
- URL slug: keep short
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both. The main figure counts every character including spaces; a second figure shows the count without spaces, so you have whichever number you need.
Are emojis counted correctly?
Yes. Characters are counted by Unicode code points, so most emoji count as one character rather than two.
What is the byte count for?
Bytes show the UTF-8 size of your text — useful for database fields, meta tags and anywhere a byte limit applies (non-ASCII characters take more than one byte).
Can I check against a character limit?
Yes. Enter a limit or tap a preset (Twitter, SMS, Instagram, meta) and the counter shows how many characters you have left, or how many you're over.
Is it free and private?
Completely free, no sign-up, and fully private — the counting runs in your browser and your text is never uploaded.