Character Count Tool
Go back to the basics and just count characters and words. No extra options to get in your way!
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How to Count Characters
Step-by-Step Guide
- Simply start typing in the large text box.
- We calculate counts in real-time.
- See the total Character count (including spaces), Word count, and Characters without spaces.
Pro Tips
- Twitter (X) has a 280 character limit.
- SMS text messages typically break after 160 characters.
- Spaces count as characters in most social media limits.
Precision Character Counting
For certain tasks, counting words isn't enough—you need to count every single keystroke. Our Character Count Toolis engineered for platforms that have hard limits on text length.
Platform Limits Cheat Sheet (2025)
Knowing your limits is half the battle. Here are the current standard character limits for major platforms:
- X (Twitter): 280 characters (Standard), 25,000 (Premium).
- Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters (though engagement drops after ~150).
- Facebook Post: 63,206 characters (practically unlimited).
- LinkedIn Post: 3,000 characters.
- Google Meta Description: ~155-160 characters (anything longer gets truncated).
- Email Subject Line: ~60 characters is optimal for mobile views.
Spaces: To Count or Not to Count?
This is the most common confusion. Most social media platforms count spaces. If you type "Hello World", that counts as 11 characters, not 10. Our tool breaks this down clearly:
- Characters (with spaces): Use this for social media and SMS.
- Characters (no spaces): Use this for translation services or coding metrics where whitespace is ignored.
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