Character Counter Online
Count characters with and without spaces. Check platform limits for Twitter, Instagram & more.
Platform Limits
How to Use Character Counter
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Type or paste your text into the input field.
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See character counts with and without spaces in real time.
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Check your text against platform-specific limits (Twitter, Instagram, meta descriptions).
About Character Counter
Count every character accurately with our free online character counter. Whether you're crafting a tweet, writing an Instagram caption, or optimizing a meta description, knowing your exact character count matters. This tool counts characters with and without spaces, tracks word count, and shows you how your text fits within popular platform limits. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your text stays private.
Built by
Fateh Raiyan IshmumFull-stack dev since 2020. Full-stack web developer since 2020. Builds privacy-first, open-web tools. Specialises in Next.js, TypeScript, and performance-focused design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Twitter/X has a 280 character limit for standard posts. Premium subscribers get up to 25,000 characters.
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters, but only the first ~125 characters show without tapping 'more'.
Google typically displays up to 155-160 characters in search results. Keep meta descriptions between 120-160 characters.
Yes. Each emoji, accented letter, or special character is counted as a single character, matching how most platforms count them.