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Free Character Counter - Count Characters & Words Online

Count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Free online character counter with Twitter and SMS limits checker.

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Twitter Limit

280 chars
280 characters remaining

SMS Limit

160 chars
160 characters remaining

Character Counting Tips

  • • With Spaces: Includes all characters including spaces and line breaks
  • • Without Spaces: Counts only letters, numbers, and punctuation
  • • Twitter: Emojis and special characters may count differently
  • • SMS: Messages over 160 characters are split into multiple texts
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How to use Free Character Counter - Count Characters & Words Online

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Type or paste your text into the text area

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View instant character count with and without spaces

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Check word, sentence, and paragraph counts

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See remaining characters for Twitter and SMS limits

Why use this tool?

Instant Counting

Real-time character and word statistics

Platform Limits

Check Twitter and SMS character limits

Detailed Stats

Words, sentences, paragraphs breakdown

Free Character Counter - Count Letters, Spaces & Special Characters

Count characters accurately with our lightning-fast character counter tool. Perfect for Twitter posts, Meta ads, SMS messages, and content writing with strict character limits. All processing happens instantly in your browser—your text never leaves your device. No signup required, no limits, completely free.

Quick How-To Guide

  1. 1Paste or type your text into the text box
  2. 2Watch the character count update instantly in real-time
  3. 3Check characters with spaces, without spaces, or specific character types
  4. 4Compare against platform limits (Twitter: 280, Meta ads: 125, etc.)
  5. 5Use the copy button to transfer your optimized text

Why use our tool?

Real-time character counting—see results update as you type every keystroke
100% client-side processing—your text stays private and never touches our servers
Multiple counting modes—total characters, excluding spaces, letters only, or numbers only
Platform-specific limits—built-in counters for Twitter, Meta ads, LinkedIn, and SMS
Unlimited text length—count characters in short tweets or entire documents
Works offline—functions without internet after initial page load

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about using our tool, its features, and how it handles your data privacy.

A character counter counts every individual character including letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. A word counter counts words separated by spaces. For platforms like Twitter (280 character limit) or Meta ads (125 character headline limit), you need precise character counts, not word counts. Our tool shows both metrics simultaneously.
Yes, by default the total character count includes spaces, punctuation, line breaks, and all characters. We also show a separate count excluding spaces. Most platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) count spaces as characters, so our default matches their behavior.
Completely free with zero restrictions. No signup required, no character limits, no ads blocking your work, and no premium features locked behind paywalls. Use it unlimited times for personal or commercial purposes.
Absolutely! This tool is specifically designed for social media. It includes built-in character limits for Twitter (280), Facebook posts (63,206), LinkedIn posts (3,000), Meta ad headlines (125), Instagram captions (2,200), and SMS messages (160). You'll see visual indicators when you approach or exceed these limits.
Yes, 100% secure. Our character counter runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to any server, stored in any database, or accessible to anyone. This makes it safe for confidential content, unpublished work, or sensitive information. You can verify this by disconnecting your internet—the tool will still work.
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