Character Counter Tool
Count characters with and without spaces in real-time. Perfect for social media posts, essays, and content creation with character limits.
How to Use the Character Counter Tool
Enter Your Text
Type directly into the text area or copy and paste your content from any document, social media post, or website.
View Live Results
Watch as the character counts update instantly as you type. See both total characters and characters without spaces.
Check Platform Limits
Monitor how your text fits within popular platform limits like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and SMS messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between total characters and characters without spaces?
+Total characters include everything: letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces, and line breaks. Characters without spaces count only the visible text elements, excluding all whitespace characters like spaces, tabs, and line breaks.
Why do I need to count characters for social media?
+Different social media platforms have character limits: Twitter allows 280 characters, Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters, and SMS messages are typically limited to 160 characters. Our tool helps you stay within these limits.
Is my text data saved or stored anywhere?
+No, your text is completely private and secure. All character counting happens locally in your browser, and no data is sent to our servers or stored anywhere. Your content remains confidential.
Can I use this tool for academic writing?
+Absolutely! This tool is perfect for academic writing, essays, abstracts, and any content with character or length requirements. It helps you stay within specified limits for assignments and publications.
Does the tool work on mobile devices?
+Yes, our character counter tool is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The interface adapts to your screen size for optimal usability.