Use this free character counter to count characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs and lines in any text — instantly, as you type. No sign-up, no limit, and your text never leaves your browser.
How to Use This Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- The counts update live — characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs and lines.
- Use Copy Text to copy your text back, or Clear to start again.
Need word-focused stats like reading time and speaking time as well? Try our Word Counter tool.
Character Limits for Social Media, SEO and Messages
Almost every platform cuts your text at a fixed character limit. Check your text against this table before you post:
| Platform / Field | Character Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| Instagram bio | 150 |
| Facebook post | 63,206 (short posts perform best) |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 |
| YouTube video title | 100 |
| YouTube description | 5,000 |
| TikTok caption | 2,200 |
| Pinterest pin title | 100 |
| Google title tag (SEO) | ~60 (about 580 pixels) |
| Google meta description | ~155–160 |
| SMS message | 160 per segment |
| WhatsApp status | 700 |
Why Character Count Matters
A character counter saves you from the three most common text mistakes: a tweet that gets cut off mid-sentence, a meta description Google truncates before your main keyword, and an SMS that silently splits into two charged segments. Writers, students, social media managers and SEO professionals check character counts daily — for essays with strict limits, ad copy, product descriptions and resumes. Counting characters without spaces is also the standard for many academic and translation jobs, which is why this tool shows both numbers side by side.
Character Counter vs Word Counter
A character counter measures every letter, number, space and punctuation mark — the right measure when a platform limit applies. A word counter measures words and estimates reading and speaking time — the right measure for articles, speeches and essays. Both tools on this site are free and work the same way: paste your text and read the numbers instantly. If you work with Urdu text, our Roman Urdu Converter can turn Roman Urdu into proper Urdu script, and students can convert grades with the CGPA to Percentage Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this character counter count spaces?
Yes — the main number counts every character including spaces. The tool also shows “Characters (no spaces)” separately, because some assignments and platforms count that way.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored or shared.
How many characters are in a tweet?
An X (Twitter) post allows 280 characters. Paste your draft above and the counter will tell you instantly whether it fits.
What is the character limit for an Instagram caption?
Instagram captions allow up to 2,200 characters, and bios allow 150 characters.
Can I count characters in Urdu or other languages?
Yes. The counter works with any language and script, including Urdu, Hindi and Arabic, because it simply counts the characters in the text you paste.