Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces. Check your text against social media limits.
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Characters
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Without Spaces
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Words
Key Features
- Counts characters in real time with a clear display of total, with-spaces, and without-spaces figures.
- Shows Twitter, Instagram caption, and SMS character limits as progress indicators.
- Counts words, sentences, and paragraphs alongside the character count.
- Highlights characters over a limit you set yourself.
- Works offline — no text is transmitted to any server.
- Handles emoji and multi-byte Unicode characters correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters does Twitter/X allow per post?
The current limit is 280 characters for standard accounts. The counter shows a live indicator so you always know how close to the limit you are.
Do emojis count as one character?
Most single emojis count as two characters in Twitter's counting system because they use two UTF-16 code units. This tool mirrors that behaviour for accurate social media counts.
Is my text saved when I close the page?
No. The tool does not store any text — everything runs locally in your browser and is cleared when you navigate away.