Character Counter
Count characters in text
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters in text?
Paste or type your text. The tool instantly shows: total characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time. Counts update in real time as you type. Useful for meeting character limits on social media and forms.
What are common character limits for social media?
Twitter/X: 280 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200. Facebook post: 63,206. LinkedIn post: 3,000. TikTok caption: 2,200. YouTube title: 100. YouTube description: 5,000. SMS: 160. The tool shows limits for your selected platform.
Does the character counter include spaces?
The tool shows both: characters with spaces and characters without spaces. Most platform limits count spaces (Twitter, Instagram). Some limits exclude spaces (certain form fields). The tool displays both counts so you can check against either type of limit.
How do I count characters in different languages?
The tool counts Unicode characters correctly. Chinese/Japanese/Korean characters count as 1 character each (but may count as 2 on some platforms like Twitter). Emojis count as 1-2 characters depending on the emoji. The tool shows platform-specific counts.
Can I set a character limit and get warnings?
Yes. Set a target limit (e.g., 280 for Twitter). The counter changes color: green (under limit), yellow (approaching), red (over limit). It shows remaining characters. Useful for drafting social media posts and SMS messages within limits.