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Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces. Perfect for social media character limits.

About This Tool

Character counting is crucial for content that must fit specific limits. Social media posts, SMS messages, meta descriptions, headlines, and form fields all have character restrictions. This counter shows both characters with spaces (total length) and without spaces (pure character count). Track in real-time as you type or paste existing text for instant analysis. Additional statistics like word count and reading time round out the picture. All processing happens locally - your text stays private.

How It Works

1

Enter Text

Type or paste the text you want to analyze

2

View Stats

See word count, character count, and more instantly

3

Track Progress

Watch counts update in real-time as you edit

Who Uses This Tool

Social Media Users

Social Media Posts

Stay within Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platform limits

SEO Specialists

SEO Meta Tags

Optimize title tags and meta descriptions for search

Marketers

SMS Marketing

Craft messages that fit SMS character limits

Anyone

Form Validation

Check text length before submitting to character-limited forms

Pro Tips

Twitter/X Limits

Posts allow 280 characters. Track with 'characters with spaces'.

Meta Descriptions

Keep meta descriptions around 155-160 characters for SEO.

SMS Length

Standard SMS is 160 characters. Longer messages split into multiple.

With vs Without Spaces

Most platforms count spaces. Use 'with spaces' for accurate limits.

With/without
space options
Real-time
updates
Any language
supported

Why Choose FreeToolsfr?

100% Private

All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Lightning Fast

No uploads, no waiting for servers. Instant processing powered by your device.

Unlimited & Free

No limits, no watermarks, no registration required. Free forever.

Frequently Asked Questions