Character Counter
Count characters with or without spaces. Check Twitter (280), meta descriptions (~155), and form limits. Free online character counter.
Character counter
Characters
What is this?
A character counter counts every character in text: letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation. Can count with or without spaces. Twitter allows 280 chars; meta descriptions work best around 150–160. Some platforms count only characters without spaces—this tool shows both. The counter updates in real time as you type. Know your count before you hit submit or post. Different platforms have different limits: tweets, meta tags, SMS, form fields, headlines. Staying within limits prevents truncation and failed submissions. Essential for anyone creating content with character constraints.
When to use
Use for tweets (280 limit), meta descriptions (~155), SMS, form fields, or headlines. Example: "Hello world" = 11 chars with spaces. Stay under limits before posting. Social media managers craft posts. SEO writers optimize meta descriptions. Form fillers avoid truncation. SMS senders stay within message limits. Headline writers fit space constraints. Essential for platform-specific content. Check both with and without spaces—some systems count differently. Paste and edit until you hit the target.
How to use
Paste or type your text. Character count updates instantly. Use "with spaces" for most platforms; "without spaces" for SMS or forms that exclude spaces. Twitter allows 280 characters; meta descriptions work best around 150–160.
Frequently asked questions
- Character count includes every character: letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation, and symbols. "Hello world" = 11 characters.
- Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. This tool helps you stay within that limit before posting.
- Some platforms (e.g., SMS, certain forms) count only non-space characters. Meta descriptions work best around 150–160 characters.