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Character Counter

Count characters, letters, digits and lines in any text.

Best for: Writing within a character limit — social posts, meta descriptions, SMS, form fields or headlines.

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How it's calculated & sources
The Character Counter uses the standard, deterministic formula, so the same inputs always produce the same result. It runs entirely in your browser, so your inputs are never uploaded. Last reviewed June 2026.

Free & no sign-up · runs entirely in your browser. Results are estimates for general information, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified expert. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Short, sourced answers to the questions people (and AI assistants) ask most.

What is Character Counter?
A character counter reports the number of characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences and lines in your text — handy for staying within limits.
Why does Character Counter matter?
Exact counts you can measure against a limit. Note that emoji and some accented characters may count as more than one unit in systems that count code units.
How is Character Counter calculated?
It counts every character, then separately excludes spaces, and splits on whitespace to count words. That lets you check text against platform limits before you post or submit.
What are common character counter mistakes?
Forgetting whether a limit counts spaces or not.
When should you use the Character Counter?
Writing within a character limit — social posts, meta descriptions, SMS, form fields or headlines.

What is the Character Counter?

A character counter reports the number of characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences and lines in your text — handy for staying within limits.

How the Character Counter works

It counts every character, then separately excludes spaces, and splits on whitespace to count words. That lets you check text against platform limits before you post or submit.

Common limits

X / Twitter post280 characters
Meta description~160 characters
Single SMS160 characters

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting whether a limit counts spaces or not.
  • Assuming an emoji counts as one character everywhere.
  • Leaving trailing spaces or line breaks that push you over.

Keywords: character, count, letters, digits.

Sources: General text-length references

Reviewed by the Free Tools Galaxy editorial team · Updated June 2026 · Calculated privately in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Character Counter free to use?+

Yes. Every tool on Free Tools Galaxy is 100% free, runs in your browser and requires no signup.

How accurate is the Character Counter?+

Character Counter uses the standard character counter formula in double-precision arithmetic, so the same inputs always produce the same result and you can verify any figure by hand. It is an educational estimate — real-world outcomes depend on your actual rates, rules and assumptions.

Do you store my inputs?+

No. The Character Counter runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved to a server.

Can I use the Character Counter on mobile?+

Yes — the interface is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktops.

What are common mistakes to avoid?+

The most frequent mistake is mixing units. Double-check your inputs use a single, consistent unit before clicking Calculate.

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