Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, check limits
Characters
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No spaces
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Words
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Sentences
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Lines
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Bytes (UTF-8)
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How to use Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the editor.
- Character count updates instantly — with and without spaces.
- Platform limit bars show how close you are to character limits for Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
- Byte count shows the UTF-8 encoded size — useful for APIs with byte limits.
Why character count matters
Character limits exist across every major platform. Twitter caps posts at 280, Instagram captions at 2,200, YouTube titles at 100. Going over means your content gets cut off or rejected entirely.
For SEO, meta titles should stay under 60 characters and meta descriptions under 160. Google truncates anything longer, which can hurt click-through rates from search results.
This tool counts Unicode characters correctly. A single emoji like 😀 counts as 1 character, not 2 or 4, matching how platforms actually count. The byte count shows the UTF-8 size, which matters for APIs and databases that have byte-based limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this and a word counter?
A word counter counts words separated by spaces. A character counter counts every individual character, including spaces, punctuation, and special characters. This tool shows both with and without spaces.
Does it count emoji correctly?
Yes. Emoji and other multi-byte Unicode characters are counted as the number of visual characters, not bytes. A single emoji counts as 1 character.
What are the social media character limits?
Twitter/X: 280 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200. YouTube title: 100. YouTube description: 5,000. Facebook post: 63,206. LinkedIn post: 3,000. TikTok caption: 2,200.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.