Character CounterCount Characters, Words & More 🔢
Real-time analysis. Copy or export the results.
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Popular Character Limits
Twitter/X
0/280
SMS
0/160
Instagram Bio
0/150
Meta Title
0/60
Meta Desc
0/160
LinkedIn Post
0/3000
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a free online tool that counts the number of characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. It's essential for writers, SEO specialists, social media managers, and students who need to stay within character limits for tweets, Instagram bios, meta descriptions, SMS messages, and more.
Popular Character Limits You Should Know
- Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
- Instagram Bio: 150 characters
- Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters
- SMS: 160 characters per segment
- Google Meta Title: 50–60 characters
- Google Meta Description: 120–160 characters
- LinkedIn Headline: 220 characters
- YouTube Description: 5,000 characters
How to Use the Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the input field above.
- See instant counts for characters, words, sentences, and reading time.
- Use the toggles to trim spaces, ignore line breaks, or normalize spacing.
- Copy the analysis or export it as a text report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a character counter measure?
It counts every character in your text — including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation — in real time as you type.
Can I ignore spaces or line breaks?
Yes! Use the "Trim Spaces" and "Ignore Line Breaks" toggles for rule-specific counts.
Is it useful for SEO meta tags?
Absolutely. Google meta titles should be 50–60 characters and meta descriptions 120–160 characters. The counter helps you stay within limits.
Can I export the analysis?
Yes! Click "Copy Analysis" to copy the stats or "Export Data" to download a text report.
Does it work with emojis?
Yes! Emojis and Unicode characters are counted correctly.