Count characters, words, and spaces in your text instantly. A simple, free tool for social media posts, essays, and more.
About the Character Counter
Social platforms, meta descriptions and SMS messages all have character limits. This character counter shows how many characters, words and spaces your text has, so you can fit within the limit before you post.
How to use the Character Counter
- Paste or type your text.
- Read the character count, with and without spaces.
- Trim or expand the text until it fits your limit.
Common uses
- Keep tweets, captions and bios within platform limits
- Write meta titles and descriptions of the right length
- Check SMS and ad copy lengths
- Meet character requirements in forms and applications
Frequently asked questions
Are spaces counted as characters?
Yes, spaces count as characters on most platforms. The tool shows the count so you can see both versions.
What is a good meta description length?
Search engines usually show about 150 to 160 characters of a meta description, so staying within that range avoids truncation.
Do emojis count as one character?
Not always. Some platforms count an emoji as two or more characters, so leave a little room.
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