Knowing your character count matters more than you think. Twitter limits you to 280 characters. Google trims meta descriptions around 160. LinkedIn post reach drops when you blow past 3,000. This tool counts characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type, so you always know where you stand before you hit publish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Different platforms cut you off at different lengths. Twitter/X: 280 characters. SMS: 160 per segment. Google meta descriptions: around 155-160 before they get truncated in search results. LinkedIn articles: 3,000 characters for status updates. Knowing your count stops you from being cut off mid-sentence.
Yes. The main character count includes spaces. There is also a separate count for characters without spaces, which is useful for platforms that measure only non-whitespace characters or for things like file naming limits.
Characters are individual letters, spaces, punctuation marks, and symbols. Words are groups of characters separated by whitespace. The word "hello" is 5 characters but 1 word. A tweet saying "Hi there!" is 9 characters (including the space) but 2 words.
Yes. Every count updates instantly as you type or paste text. No button to click, no page reload. You can watch the numbers change live as you edit your content.
Absolutely. Write your meta description in the text box and watch the character count. Aim for 150-160 characters. Google does not guarantee it will use your description, but keeping it under 160 characters reduces the chance of it being cut off in search results.
No. Your text stays in your browser and is never sent to a server. When you close the tab, it is gone. This makes it safe for pasting sensitive content like drafts, passwords, or private notes that you just need to measure.