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Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces, and check limits for X, SMS and meta tags.

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This tool runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

About Character Counter

Character Counter counts every character as you type, with and without spaces, and compares your text against common limits such as SMS segments, X posts and meta descriptions.

For social posts, ad copy, SMS campaigns and form fields with strict limits.

What it does

  • With and without spaces
  • Emoji counted as one character each
  • Common platform limits at a glance
  • SMS segment estimate

How to use Character Counter

  1. Type or paste your text.
  2. Read the counts and limit bars.

Frequently asked questions

Why does an emoji count differently on some sites?

Some platforms count the underlying code units, and an emoji can use two or more. This tool counts what you see as one character.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is sent to our server.

Limits and privacy

Platform limits are typical values and can change.

Everything happens on your device, so your content never reaches our server.

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