Character & Word Counter
Paste or type your text below — counts update instantly. 100% free, no sign-up, nothing stored.
Why character counts matter
Almost every platform enforces a character limit. A post on X cuts off at 280 characters, a single SMS splits after 160, and search engines usually display only the first 50–60 characters of a page title. Writing with a counter open saves you from truncated captions and clipped headlines.
This tool counts characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences and paragraphs as you type. Nothing is uploaded, so it is safe for private drafts, essays and work documents. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — the average silent reading speed for adults.
Character limits by platform
| Platform | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| SMS (single message) | 160 |
| Google title tag | ~60 |
| Meta description | ~160 |
| YouTube title | 100 |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the character count include spaces?
Both numbers are shown side by side. "Characters" counts everything you typed including spaces, line breaks and punctuation, while "Without spaces" strips all whitespace. Most platform limits — X, SMS, meta descriptions — count spaces, so use the first number when checking against a limit.
How are Korean, Chinese and Japanese characters counted?
Each syllable or character counts as one, so 안녕하세요 is 5 characters. That matches how platforms count CJK text. Word counts split on spaces, which suits Korean and Japanese but is less meaningful for Chinese, where character count is the more useful figure.
Is my text uploaded or saved anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored. You can safely paste private drafts, essays or confidential work documents.
How is reading time calculated?
Word count divided by 200 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults. Technical or unfamiliar material reads slower, closer to 100–150 wpm, so treat the estimate as a floor rather than an exact figure.