What Is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts every character in your text — letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation. It is essential for anyone writing content for platforms with strict character limits.
Platform Character Limits
- Twitter/X — 280 characters per tweet
- SMS — 160 characters per message
- Meta description (SEO) — 155–160 characters
- Page title (SEO) — 50–60 characters
- Instagram caption — 2,200 characters
- LinkedIn post — 3,000 characters
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count spaces?
Yes, by default. The tool shows both "Characters" (with spaces) and "No Spaces" (without) so you can see both counts.
Is this tool free?
100% free, no signup required. Everything runs in your browser.