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Character Counter

Count characters, letters, spaces, and words instantly for social posts, SEO copy, and short-form writing.

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Character count results

Characters

0

Characters without spaces

0

Letters

0

Words

0

Sentences

0

Reading time

0

minutes

Why this helps

Character limits matter for title tags, meta descriptions, ad headlines, mobile UI labels, and social media posts. This counter gives you the exact total before you publish.

SEO snippets

Check title tags, meta descriptions, and headings before publishing to search results.

Social content

Draft tweets, captions, and short posts without overshooting platform character limits.

Product copy

Keep UI labels, navigation text, and app copy concise for small screens and tight layouts.

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Character Counter FAQ

What is the difference between characters and letters?

Characters include letters, numbers, punctuation, symbols, and spaces. Letter count focuses only on alphabetic characters and excludes spaces or punctuation.

Does this counter include spaces?

Yes. You can see both the total character count and the count without spaces, which is useful for metadata and platform-specific limits.

Can I use it for title tags and meta descriptions?

Yes. A character counter is one of the fastest ways to check whether titles and descriptions are likely to fit search results and social previews.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. The tool runs in your browser, so your text stays on your device while the counts update in real time.