Character Counter
Count characters, words, and lines. Updates as you type.
Try it with this example
Paste a tweet draft. Watch the character count in real time—handy for the 280 limit.
What is this tool?
Character and word limits are everywhere: tweets (280), meta descriptions (~155), SMS (160), form fields, and ad copy. Writing blind leads to truncation, rejection, or extra edits. This Character Counter updates in real time as you type. See characters, words, and lines. No need to guess or paste into another tool. Paste your draft and watch the numbers. All processing runs in your browser—nothing is stored or sent elsewhere.
Use it for tweets, social posts, and ads where every character counts. Meta descriptions and titles have recommended lengths for SEO; stay within range and avoid truncation in search results. Form fields often have limits; preview before submitting. Essay word counts matter for students and writers. The tool counts spaces as characters (important for Twitter) and gives a clean word count for prose. Line count helps with code or structured text.
The interface is minimal: paste or type, see the stats. No configuration needed for basic use. Some platforms count differently (e.g. Twitter's character rules for URLs); this tool uses a straightforward character count. For exact platform limits, check the platform's documentation. For quick estimates and real-time feedback, this is enough. Designers use it when writing UX copy with length constraints. Developers use it to test form validation. Writers use it for assignments and submissions.
Privacy is simple: your text stays in your browser. We don't log, store, or transmit it. Paste sensitive drafts or personal messages without worry. Bookmark it for the next time you need to fit text into a limit—whether for social media, SEO, or a form.