Character Counter
Count characters in real time with helpful limit indicators for common platforms — X/Twitter posts, SEO meta titles, and meta descriptions. See totals with and without spaces so you can trim content to fit exactly where it needs to go.
- Free — no sign-up
- Private — runs in your browser
- Instant results
How to use the Character Counter
- 1Type or paste text. Enter the content you want to measure.
- 2Read the totals. See characters with and without spaces, plus words and lines.
- 3Mind the limits. Watch the limit badges for common platforms to stay within bounds.
Examples
Fitting an SEO meta title
Free Online Word Counter — Count Words & Characters51 characters (within the ~60 limit)Meta titles are best kept under about 60 characters so Google doesn't truncate them. At 51 characters, this title is safely within range.
Counting with and without spaces
hello world11 characters (with spaces) · 10 (without)Spaces count as characters. Some platforms count them and some don't, so the tool shows both totals — pick whichever your target requires.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, spaces are characters. This tool shows both totals — with spaces and without — so you can use whichever a platform requires.
What are common character limits?
Meta titles are best kept under about 60 characters and meta descriptions under about 160. Many social platforms cap posts at 280 characters.