Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces and track remaining characters against common limits.
Track exactly how many characters your text uses, including spaces or not, against a custom or preset limit.
How to use it
- 1Type or paste your text.
- 2Choose a preset limit (tweet, meta description) or set a custom one.
- 3See how many characters remain before you hit the limit.
Your text
Type or paste text and track it against a character limit.
Result
Characters
0
- Characters (without spaces)
- 0
- Limit
- 280
- Remaining
- 280
Frequently asked questions
- What limits are built in?
- Common presets include X/Twitter posts (280), SEO meta descriptions (160) and page titles (60), plus a custom limit field.
- Does it count spaces?
- Both totals are shown side by side, so you can see the count with and without spaces.
- Can I use it for SEO meta descriptions?
- Yes, pick the meta description preset to see how much room you have left as you write.
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