Free Character Counter
Measure exact character limits, whitespace distributions, lines, and word counts in real time. Perfect for social posts, SMS messages, and SEO meta tags.
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Total Characters
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Chars Without Spaces
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Total Words
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Lines
Platform Limit Trackers:
X / Twitter (280)
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SEO Meta Title (60)
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SMS Segment (160)
0 / 160
How to Use the Character Counter
- Type or Paste: Enter your copy into the text field above.
- Inspect Metrics: View total characters, characters excluding spaces, word counts, and line numbers updated in real-time.
- Check Limit Bars: Reference the built-in limits for social platforms, SMS texting, and Google SEO title tags.
Key Features
- Whitespace Isolation: Instantly discern the difference between raw characters and purely visible letters and symbols.
- Line-Break Tracking: Accurately calculate newline feeds for configuration files, CSV data, and poem verses.
- Visual Progress Indicators: Real-time status indicators warn you when approaching standard character ceilings.
Benefits of Exact Character Counting
Character limits are enforced across Google ad copy, search engine result snippets, Instagram bios (150 chars), and standard SMS text messages (160 chars per segment). Staying within exact bounds prevents truncated copy and preserves branding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, standard character count includes spaces and punctuation. However, our tool displays both total characters and characters without spaces side-by-side so you have both numbers.
Our counter parses standard Unicode symbols, matching modern browser text evaluation standards.