Character Counter & Word Counter - Count Characters, Words & Lines
Text ToolsType or paste text to instantly see character count, line count, paragraph count, and more. Toggle between including or excluding spaces. Useful for reports, social media posts, and SEO meta tag checks.
Characters (with spaces)
0Characters (without spaces)
0Words
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
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0Character Count Guide
Character Limits by Platform
Many platforms enforce character limits. Here are the key limits you should know.
| Service | Field | Character Limit |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | Post | 280 characters (CJK: 140) |
| Caption | 2,200 characters | |
| Profile bio | 150 characters | |
| YouTube | Title | 100 characters |
| YouTube | Description | 5,000 characters |
| Google Search | Title tag | Approx. 60 characters |
| Google Search | Meta description | Approx. 160 characters |
Common Use Cases
Here are typical scenarios where character counting is essential.
- Writing articles or essays with specific word or character requirements
- Creating ad copy that must fit within character limits
- Checking SEO title tags and meta descriptions for optimal length
- Tracking essay or report length for academic submissions
- Ensuring social media posts fit within platform character limits
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Are spaces included in the character count?
- A: "Characters (with spaces)" includes all whitespace, while "Characters (without spaces)" excludes spaces, tabs, and line breaks. Choose the metric that fits your needs.
- Q: Is my text sent to a server?
- A: No, all processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.
- Q: How is manuscript page count calculated?
- A: Based on the Japanese 400-character manuscript paper (genkō yōshi). The character count is divided by 400 to estimate the number of pages.