Character Counter
Count characters and words as you type — characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, bytes and reading time, updated live in your browser.
How to count characters online
Paste or type your text into the field above. The counters update instantly: total characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, bytes in UTF-8, the longest word and the estimated reading time.
Why count characters?
Character limits matter for social media posts, SEO meta descriptions and titles, SMS, form fields and database columns. Live counting helps you fit exactly into the allowed length.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your text stays on your device.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
Many platforms count only non-space characters. This tool shows both values so you can check either limit.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute.