Character Counter Online
Count characters, letters, spaces, and characters without spaces instantly. Perfect for Twitter, SMS, meta descriptions, and more. No login required — everything happens in your browser.
Why Count Characters?
Twitter/X Character Limits
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. Our character counter tracks your count in real time so you know exactly how many characters you have left before hitting the limit.
SMS & Messaging Limits
Standard SMS messages are limited to 160 characters. Messages over this limit get split into multiple parts. Count characters before sending to avoid unexpected splits and extra charges.
Meta Descriptions & SEO
Google displays up to 155-160 characters for meta descriptions. Exceeding this limit means your description gets cut off in search results. Keep your meta descriptions within the limit for maximum impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters can I type?
There is no limit in our character counter tool. You can paste or type as much text as you need. The tool will count all characters in real time. However, specific platforms have their own limits: Twitter/X allows 280 characters, SMS allows 160, and Google meta descriptions should be under 160 characters.
What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?
Characters with spaces counts every character including spaces, tabs, and line breaks. Characters without spaces excludes all whitespace and only counts letters, numbers, and punctuation. Most character limits (like Twitter's 280) count characters with spaces included.
How many characters for a tweet?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. This includes spaces, punctuation, and emojis. Our character counter tracks your count in real time so you can see exactly how close you are to the limit.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All counting happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere.