Character Counter

Count characters with or without spaces instantly

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Total Characters
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Character Limits Reference:

📱 SMS: 160 characters | 🐦 Twitter/X: 280 characters

📘 Facebook Post: 63,206 characters | 📸 Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters

💼 LinkedIn Post: 3,000 characters | 📝 Meta Description: 150-160 characters

What is a Character Counter?

A character counter is a free online tool that counts how many characters are in your text. It shows you the total number of characters including spaces, as well as the count without spaces. This is very useful when you need to stay within character limits on social media, text messages, or other platforms.

How to Use This Character Counter

Simply type or paste your text into the box above. The character count updates automatically as you type, so you can see your results in real-time. You don't need to press any button or wait – it works instantly.

Why Do You Need a Character Counter?

  • Social Media Posts: Twitter limits posts to 280 characters, Instagram captions to 2,200 characters, and Facebook has its own limits.
  • Text Messages (SMS): Most SMS messages are limited to 160 characters. Going over may split your message into multiple texts.
  • SEO Meta Descriptions: Search engines typically show 150-160 characters in search results.
  • Writing and Editing: Track character count for various writing projects with specific length requirements.
  • Ad Copy: Google Ads and other advertising platforms have strict character limits for headlines and descriptions.

Character Count vs Word Count

While word count measures how many words are in your text, character count measures every single letter, number, punctuation mark, and space. Different platforms use different limits – some count characters, others count words. Our tool shows both so you're always prepared.

Common Character Limits

  • Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
  • SMS Text Message: 160 characters
  • Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters
  • Facebook Post: 63,206 characters (but shorter is better)
  • LinkedIn Post: 3,000 characters
  • Google Ads Headline: 30 characters
  • Google Ads Description: 90 characters
  • Meta Description: 150-160 characters for best SEO results

Tips for Staying Within Character Limits

  • Write your message first, then edit to fit the limit
  • Use shorter words and remove unnecessary words
  • Replace phrases with single words when possible
  • Use abbreviations carefully (make sure they're clear)
  • Remove extra spaces and punctuation

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