Character Counter

What Is a Character Counter

A character counter counts every single character in your text, including letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation, and symbols. Our Character Counter also lets you set a custom character limit so you can track how close you are to your target — perfect for social media posts, SMS messages, meta descriptions, and more.

How to Use

Step 1 – Set Your Limit

Enter your desired character limit in the limit field at the top. The default is 280 characters (Twitter’s limit), but you can change it to any number.

Step 2 – Type or Paste Text

Start typing or paste your content. All counts update instantly in real time.

Step 3 – Watch the Progress Bar

The color-coded progress bar turns green when you are within limit, yellow when approaching, and red when you go over.

Key Features

• ⚡ Real-Time Counting – Instant updates as you type.
• 🎯 Custom Limit – Set any character limit you need.
• 📊 Color-Coded Progress Bar – Visual indicator of remaining characters.
• 📱 Mobile Friendly – Works on all devices.
• 🆓 Completely Free – No signup required.

Common Character Limits

• Twitter / X – 280 characters per tweet.
• Instagram Caption – 2,200 characters.
• Meta Description – 155 to 160 characters.
• SMS Message – 160 characters per message.
• LinkedIn Post – 3,000 characters.
• YouTube Title – 100 characters.

Frequently Asked Questions