Character Counter
Count characters with spaces, without spaces, words, and lines.
The Character Counter shows how many characters are in your text, both with and without spaces. It also counts words and lines. It is ideal for staying within Twitter's 280-character limit, SMS limits, or Google's recommended 155-character meta description length. The count updates in real time as you type.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the input box.
- The counter updates in real time — no button required.
- Check "With Spaces" for Twitter and platform limits, or "Without Spaces" for SEO character limits.
When to use
Twitter and X posts
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts. Paste your tweet to confirm you are within the limit and adjust before posting. URLs count as 23 characters regardless of actual length.
SEO meta descriptions
Google displays approximately 155–160 characters in search result snippets. Write your meta description, paste it here, and confirm it is under 155 characters to avoid truncation in search results.
SMS message planning
A standard SMS is 160 characters. Messages longer than that split into multiple segments, which can increase costs and disrupt reading. Paste your SMS copy to keep it within a single message.
Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter character limit?
Twitter allows 280 characters per tweet. This counter shows your character count in real time so you can stay within the limit.
What is the SEO meta description limit?
Google typically displays up to 155–160 characters for meta descriptions. Keep yours under 155 characters for best results.
Does this count spaces?
Yes — the counter shows both "with spaces" and "without spaces" counts side by side.
What is the Instagram caption limit?
Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters per caption, but only the first 125 characters are visible before the "more" link. Use this counter to keep your opening line punchy.
Can I count characters in multiple paragraphs?
Yes. Paste any amount of text — including line breaks — and the counter handles it correctly.
What is the Twitter character limit?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet for standard (free) accounts. Links are automatically shortened to 23 characters regardless of original URL length. Images and videos do not count toward the limit.
What is the Google meta description character limit?
Google typically shows 155–160 characters in search snippets. Keep meta descriptions under 155 characters to prevent truncation. Descriptions of 120–150 characters with a clear call to action often perform best.
What is the Instagram caption character limit?
Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters per caption, but only the first 125 characters are visible before the "more" link. Write your most important content within the first 125 characters.
How many characters is a text message?
A single SMS supports 160 characters using GSM-7 encoding. If you include emoji or accented characters, the limit drops to 70 characters per segment because those use UTF-16 encoding.