✍️ Character Counter

How to Use Our Character Counter

Type or paste your text to instantly see the character count (with and without spaces), word count, sentence count, and paragraph count. Counts update in real time as you edit.

Essential for staying within character limits on Twitter/X (280), Instagram bios (150), meta descriptions (160), SMS messages (160), and other platforms with strict length restrictions.

Why Use Our Character Counter?

It's free, real-time, and shows multiple metrics simultaneously. Know exactly how many characters you have left before hitting platform limits, without guessing or counting manually.

What's the difference between characters and characters without spaces?

Characters includes every keystroke including spaces. Characters without spaces counts only letters, numbers, and punctuation. Some platforms count spaces, others don't — this tool shows both.

What are common character limits?

Twitter/X: 280 characters. Instagram bio: 150. Meta description: 155-160. SMS: 160. LinkedIn post: 3,000. YouTube title: 100. Google Ads headline: 30. Knowing these limits helps you write content that fits perfectly.