Character Counter
Count characters, words, lines and bytes in your text, with an optional limit checker for tweets, meta descriptions and more.
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Words
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Lines
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Bytes (UTF-8)
Your text is counted entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
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How to use this tool
- 1Type or paste your text into the box.
- 2Characters, words, lines and bytes update automatically as you type.
- 3Optionally set a character limit to see how many characters remain.
Features
- Live character count, including a version without spaces.
- Word, line and UTF-8 byte counts.
- Optional character limit checker, useful for tweets, meta descriptions and SMS messages.
- No account or sign-up required.
Privacy
Your text is counted entirely in your browser. It is never sent to a server, logged or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Is this character counter free?
Yes. You can count unlimited text for free, with no sign-up required.
What counts as a character?
Every character counts, including spaces and punctuation. A separate count without spaces is also shown.
What is the "bytes" count for?
Some limits (like certain database columns) are measured in UTF-8 bytes rather than characters — accented letters and emoji can take more than one byte each.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Counting happens locally in your browser as you type.