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Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces. Perfect for Twitter, LinkedIn, SMS, and any platform with character limits.
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Platform limit checker
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About Character Counter
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter analyzes your text to determine the exact number of characters it contains. Unlike a word counter, it counts every single letter, number, punctuation mark, and even spaces.
Why use it?
Most social media platforms, advertising networks, and SMS gateways impose strict character limits.
- Twitter/X: 280 characters.
- SMS Messages: 160 characters per segment.
- Instagram Bio: 150 characters.
- Google Meta Descriptions: ~155-160 characters.
With Spaces vs Without Spaces
By default, almost all platforms count spaces as characters. For example, the phrase "Hello World" is 2 words, but it is 11 characters (10 letters + 1 space). Our tool provides both metrics so you are never caught off guard when copy-pasting your text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count spaces as characters?
Yes, by default spaces are counted as characters since most platforms (like Twitter and SMS) include them in their limits. However, our tool also displays the character count excluding spaces for your reference.
What is the character limit for Twitter/X?
The standard character limit for a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) is 280 characters. X Premium subscribers have a much higher limit.