A character counter tells you exactly how many characters are in your text, including or excluding spaces. This is essential when writing content for platforms that enforce strict character limits.
| Platform / Field | Typical Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters |
| SMS text message | 160 characters per segment |
| Google meta description | 150–160 characters |
| Meta title tag | 50–60 characters |
| Instagram bio | 150 characters |
Some platforms count spaces as characters, while others (like certain form validations) only count visible letters and numbers. This tool shows both counts so you always know exactly where you stand.
It shows the exact character count of your text, both with and without spaces.
Many platforms enforce strict character limits rather than word limits, such as social media posts, SMS messages, and meta descriptions, so a dedicated character count is often more useful than a word count.
It shows both counts, so you can see the total including spaces and the total excluding spaces.
Yes, this page includes reference limits for common platforms like X (Twitter) posts, SMS messages, and meta title/description tags.
Yes, the character count updates instantly as you type or paste your text.