Does this count spaces as characters?
Yes. The default count includes spaces. A separate count without spaces is also shown side by side.
Character Counter counts every character in your text including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation, giving you an instant real-time total as you type. Social media managers use it to stay within Twitter's 280-character limit, SEO professionals use it to keep meta descriptions under 160 characters, and developers use it to validate input field constraints. No install, no account — just paste and count.
Every character in the input — including spaces, tabs, and newlines — is counted individually. This matches how platforms like Twitter/X, databases, and form validators count characters. The tool simultaneously shows the count both with and without spaces for maximum flexibility.
Yes. The default count includes spaces. A separate count without spaces is also shown side by side.
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. This counter works perfectly to check your tweet length before posting.
Google typically displays 150–160 characters. Keep meta descriptions under 160 characters to prevent truncation in search results.
No. All counting happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored anywhere.
Yes. Emojis are counted, though some emojis use 2 characters (Unicode surrogate pairs). The count matches what Twitter/X and most platforms show.
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no limits, no watermarks.
Tool workspace
Free online character counter — count characters with spaces instantly. Check Twitter/X limits, meta description lengths, SMS limits, and more. No login required.
Input
Hello, World!
Output
13 characters with spaces · 12 characters without spaces