Character Counter
Count characters, letters, numbers, words and sentences instantly with our free online character counter.
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What is a character counter?
A character counter is an online tool that calculates the number of characters in a piece of text. It can help you determine the length of your writing quickly and accurately.
Character counting is useful when you need to stay within a specific character limit for applications, social media posts, titles, descriptions and other forms of online content.
Character count with and without spaces
This tool shows both the total character count and the character count excluding spaces. This makes it easier to meet different character-limit requirements.
Is my text stored?
No. Character counting happens directly in your browser, so the text does not need to be uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
What is a character counter?
A character counter calculates the number of characters in your text. It can be useful when working with character limits for applications, social media, forms and other types of content.
Does the character counter include spaces?
The tool provides the total character count as well as the character count without spaces.
Can I count characters in a long article?
Yes. You can paste or type your content into the editor and the character count updates automatically.
Does my text get uploaded?
No. The text analysis is performed directly in your browser and does not need to be uploaded to a server.