The character counter tallies the characters, words and paragraphs in your text as you type. It's built for any situation with a strict character limit.
Where character limits matter
Where
Typical limit
SEO title tag
~60 characters
Meta description
~155–160 characters
Tweet / X post
280 characters
SMS message
160 characters
Characters with and without spaces
Spaces are themselves characters and usually count toward limits, so the tool includes them by default. Knowing both totals helps when a platform counts differently.
How to use it
Type or paste your text.
Watch the character, word and paragraph counts update live.
Everything is processed locally, so even sensitive drafts stay private on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes. Spaces are characters and normally count toward limits, so they are included in the total by default.
What's the character limit for a meta description?
Search engines typically display about 155-160 characters of a meta description, so aim to stay within that range.
What's the difference between this and the word counter?
The character counter focuses on character-level limits, while the word counter focuses on word totals and reading time.
Does this tool store my data?
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, saved, or shared.