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Character Counter
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Count characters with and without spaces online for free. Perfect for Twitter, meta descriptions, SMS, and character-limited content. No signup required.
What is Character Counter?
Many platforms enforce strict character limits — Twitter's 280 characters, meta descriptions at 160, SMS at 160. Our free Character Counter shows exactly how many characters your text contains, with separate counts for spaces, letters, numbers, and special characters.
How to Use Character Counter
- 1Type or paste your text
- 2See character counts with and without spaces
- 3Set optional character limit
- 4Monitor your character budget in real time
Key Features & Benefits
Characters with and without spaces
Custom character limit with progress bar
Uppercase/lowercase character breakdown
Unicode and emoji support
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference from Word Counter?
Character Counter focuses on character-level statistics, showing counts with/without spaces, uppercase/lowercase ratio, and character limits for platforms like Twitter.
Does it support Unicode?
Yes, it correctly counts all Unicode characters including emojis, CJK characters, and diacritics.
Can I set a character limit?
Yes, you can set a custom limit and see a visual progress indicator showing how close you are.