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Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces, plus words.

Last updated: 12 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Type or paste text and this tool counts characters (with and without spaces) and words live. It's handy for tweets, bios, SMS and form limits. Everything runs in your browser.

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Characters
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A live character counter for captions, bios, SMS and forms with limits. See characters (with and without spaces) and words instantly, all in your browser.

How to count characters

  1. 1 Type or paste your text.
  2. 2 Counts update live as you type.
  3. 3 Read off characters, characters without spaces and words.

Frequently asked questions

Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, spaces count in the total; this tool also shows the count without spaces.
What is the character limit for a tweet/SMS?
A single SMS is 160 characters; check the current limit for your platform and watch the live count.
Is my text private?
Yes — counting happens locally and nothing is uploaded.

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