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Character Counter

Count characters, letters, numbers, spaces and special characters separately. Live update. Useful for social media and forms with limits.

The Character Counter is a free online tool that helps you count characters, letters, numbers, spaces and special characters separately. live update. useful for social media and forms with limits It runs in your browser with no sign-up, downloads, or installation needed. All processing happens locally — your data stays on your device.
Character Counter
Platform character limits

How to use the Character Counter

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Detailed character breakdown

See exactly how many letters, digits, spaces, punctuation and other special characters are in your text. The breakdown is useful for form validation, API limits, social media posts and any context with a character constraint.

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Platform limits

Twitter posts: 280 characters. Instagram bio: 150 characters. Meta description: 160 characters. SMS: 160 characters (GSM) or 70 (Unicode). WhatsApp: 65,536. LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters. Progress bars show how close you are to each limit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Character Counter free to use?

Yes, the Character Counter is completely free. There is no sign-up, no account required, and no limit on how often you can use it.

Is my text private when using the Character Counter?

Yes, all text processing happens in your browser. Your text is not sent to any server and is not stored anywhere outside your device.

What devices does the Character Counter work on?

The Character Counter works on any device with a modern web browser — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. It is mobile-friendly and works offline once the page has loaded.