Character counter

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About the Character Counter

The Character Counter counts characters, words, lines and sentences in any block of text. It also breaks down letters, digits, spaces and punctuation so you can audit your copy precisely.

How to use it

Paste or type into the input area; the counter updates in real time.
Read the breakdown to see letter, digit, space and punctuation counts separately.
Use the limits panel to track common social-media and SEO thresholds.

When to use it

Writing SEO meta descriptions (recommended 140-160 characters).
Crafting X / Twitter posts (limit 280 characters).
Drafting meta titles that stay below 60 characters.
Estimating reading time for a blog post.

Privacy

The counter runs entirely in your browser. Text never leaves your device.

Count characters, words, lines and sentences in any text in real time. The tool also shows letter, digit, space and punctuation breakdowns, which is useful for essays, social-media captions, SEO meta descriptions (160-character limit) and ad copy.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters fit in a tweet?

X (Twitter) allows 280 characters for standard posts. This counter shows your current count in real time so you can stay within the limit.

How long should a meta description be?

For SEO, meta descriptions are typically 140 to 160 characters including spaces. Google may truncate anything longer, so use this counter to keep your snippets within the recommended range.

Does the counter include spaces?

Yes. The total character count includes spaces by default. Spaces and punctuation are also broken down separately in the detailed stats so you can audit your text precisely.