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Character Counter Online – Count Letters, Numbers & Special Characters
Count characters with and without spaces, letters, numbers, and special chars. Check Twitter, SMS, and meta description limits in real time. Free, no signup.
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Character Counter
0
0
Total chars
0
No spaces
0
Letters
0
Numbers
0
Special chars
0
Spaces
0
Lines
Platform Limits
🐦Twitter / X
0/280
💬SMS
0/160
🔍Meta description
0/160
📋Meta title
0/60
📸Instagram caption
0/2200
💼LinkedIn post
0/3000
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Common Use Cases
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Twitter & Social Media
Stay within Twitter 280 char, LinkedIn, and Instagram caption limits with live color-coded indicators.
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SMS Messages
Avoid multi-part SMS messages by keeping text under 160 characters. See exactly how many remain.
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SEO Meta Tags
Optimize meta descriptions to 150–160 chars and title tags under 60 chars for best Google display.
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Email Subject Lines
Subject lines under 60 characters get better open rates on mobile. Track your count in real time.
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Form Validation
Test input field character limits before coding validation logic to handle edge cases.
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URL & Slug Length
Check URL slug lengths — Google recommends keeping URLs concise for better SEO performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters online?
Type or paste text — character count updates instantly with no button press needed.
Does it count spaces as characters?
It shows both total characters (with spaces) and characters without spaces separately.
What is the Twitter character limit?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post. Our tool shows a live progress bar indicating how close you are.
Can I check meta description length?
Yes — the tool shows a live limit bar for meta descriptions (160 chars) and meta titles (60 chars).
Is the character counter free?
Yes — completely free with no account or download required.