Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines instantly. This free online counter is fast, free, and your text stays in your browser.
How to Use
- Type or paste your text into the text box.
- The statistics update automatically as you type.
- Use Include spaces to choose whether spaces are counted.
- Select a Character limit to track remaining characters or see when your text exceeds the target length.
- Click Copy to copy your text to the clipboard.
- Use Clear to remove the text and start again.
What Is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a digital tool that calculates the exact number of characters in a given piece of text. Depending on your counting preferences, characters include letters, numbers, punctuation marks, symbols, and spaces. Tracking your character count helps you verify length requirements, optimize copy, and ensure your writing fits within specific space constraints.
Character limits are common across online forms, messaging apps, page titles, meta descriptions, and social networks. If you are preparing content for specific platforms, explore our guide to social media character limits for a complete breakdown of platform-specific requirements.