Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces — with live platform-limit gauges.
The Character Counter tracks every character you type — with and without spaces — alongside words and lines, and shows where you stand against the limits of the platforms you actually post on: X/Twitter posts (280), SMS messages (160), Instagram captions (2,200) and search meta descriptions (160).
Character limits are unforgiving: a tweet one character over fails to post, a text over 160 splits into two messages (and two charges), and a meta description over roughly 160 characters gets truncated with an ellipsis in search results. Watching the gauges fill as you type turns limit-hitting from a surprise into a planned choice.
The count updates instantly and runs entirely in your browser — drafts, captions and copy never leave your device. Paste existing text to check it, or type directly into the box.
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Characters (all)
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Characters (no spaces)
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Words
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Lines
How to use the Character Counter
- Type or paste the text you want to measure.
- Read total characters, characters without spaces, words and lines.
- Watch the platform gauges for X, SMS, Instagram and meta descriptions.
- Gauges turn red when a limit is exceeded.
- Trim or expand your text until every gauge you care about is green.
Frequently asked questions
Why do 'with spaces' and 'without spaces' differ?
Character with spaces counts every keystroke including spaces. Characters without spaces strips them out. Platforms count spaces, so always check the 'with spaces' figure against a real limit — the no-spaces number is mainly useful for style metrics.
Do these limits change?
Yes — X/Twitter premium subscribers get longer posts (up to 25,000 characters), and platforms adjust limits over time. The gauges reflect the common public limits; treat them as a guide and confirm on the platform itself.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser with no network requests. Refresh the page and the text is gone — safe for unpublished drafts and work in progress.
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