Free Online Character Counter & Word Counter
Count characters (with or without spaces), words, sentences, and lines as you type. Free in your browser—for posts, meta titles, essays, and SMS.
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Character and word counter guide
This page is a free character counter and word counter. Paste draft copy and see length update instantly—no account.
Use it for social posts (280 characters on X/Twitter), SEO meta descriptions (roughly 150–160 characters), subject lines, essays with word limits, or SMS-style short messages.
When a character count matters
Platforms cut off text that is too long. Counting first saves edits later.
Social posts
X (Twitter) allows 280 characters per post. Instagram captions and ad copy also have limits—check your count before you publish.
SEO meta tags
Meta descriptions near 150–160 characters usually display fully in Google. Title tags often work best around 50–60 characters.
School and work
Assignments may cap words or characters. The word counter and character count help you stay inside the limit.
How to use this counter
Type or paste into the text box. Counts refresh as you edit.
Emojis and most symbols count as characters the same way typical apps do. For an exact platform limit, paste the final text—some networks count links or mentions differently.
What you get
- âś“Live character count with and without spaces
- âś“Word counter, sentences, paragraphs, and lines
- âś“Works for tweets, meta descriptions, and long-form drafts
- ✓Runs in the browser—your text stays on your device
- âś“Free, no signup
Who uses it
- •Social media managers checking post length
- •Writers and students tracking word count
- •SEO specialists sizing meta titles and descriptions
- •Anyone sending SMS-length messages
Why character length affects results
Short limits force clear writing. Over the limit, platforms truncate or reject your text—so a quick count avoids surprises.
- •Search snippets may cut long meta descriptions
- •Long tweets cannot be posted until you shorten them
- •Editors and teachers often enforce word or character caps
A few seconds with a letter counter beats guessing and retyping.
Tips to shorten text
If you are over the limit:
- →Lead with the main point—cut the warm-up sentence first
- →Replace phrases like “in order to” with “to”
- →Remove double spaces and stray line breaks
- →Check the count again after each small edit
Common Use Cases
Twitter / X character count before posting
Word counter for essays and blog posts
Meta description length for SEO
Email subject line length (often under ~60 characters)
Instagram or ad copy that must stay under a cap
Real-World Examples
Example: tweet under 280 characters
Draft post for X (Twitter)
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Check the character total stays at or below 280 before you post.
Example: meta description length
Rough SEO snippet size
Free character counter and word counter. Count with or without spaces for tweets, meta tags, and essays.
Aim near 150–160 characters so Google is less likely to truncate the snippet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters with and without spaces?
Paste or type in the box. “Characters” includes spaces and punctuation; “characters without spaces” skips only whitespace. Both update live.
What is the Twitter / X character limit?
Posts allow 280 characters including spaces. Use the live total to trim before you publish.
Is this a word counter too?
Yes. You get word count, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in the same view—handy for essays and blog drafts.
Does my text get stored on a server?
No. Counting runs in your browser. We do not upload or save what you type.