Free Character Counter
Count characters in real time. Set custom character limits with instant feedback.
How This Character Counter Works
Count every character in your text instantly, including or excluding spaces. Set custom character limits with a visual progress bar. Everything runs in your browser.
What Gets Counted
- Characters — total character count including spaces, punctuation and line breaks
- Characters (no spaces) — everything except whitespace
- Words — for context
- Sentences — split on punctuation
- Lines — separated by line breaks
- Spaces — whitespace character count
Character Limit Checker
Enter a custom limit or use the presets. The progress bar shows how much of your limit you've used. When you go over, the bar turns red and shows how many characters you need to cut.
Common Character Limits
X/Twitter posts allow 280 characters. LinkedIn posts allow up to 3,000 characters. Instagram captions allow 2,200. These are provided as presets for convenience, but always check the platform's current limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, by default. The 'Characters (no spaces)' stat shows the count without whitespace.
Do emojis count as one character?
Most emojis count as one or two characters depending on the emoji. Complex emojis with skin tone modifiers may count as more.
Is my text private?
Yes. All counting runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.