Character Counter — Free Online Tool

Count characters, words, sentences, and estimate reading time.

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Characters (no spaces): 0Paragraphs: 0

Why Character Count Matters

Character limits control what you can publish on social media, what Google will show in search results, and what fits in an SMS message. Going over the limit means your text gets cut off or rejected — going under wastes valuable space. FileNaut's character counter gives you real-time counts so you always know exactly where you stand.

Character Limits by Platform

Platform / Field Character Limit
Twitter / X post280 characters
Instagram caption2,200 characters
LinkedIn post3,000 characters
Facebook post63,206 characters
YouTube title100 characters
YouTube description5,000 characters
Google meta title (SEO)~60 characters
Google meta description (SEO)~160 characters
SMS message160 characters (1 segment)
Email subject line~60 characters (display)

Characters With vs Without Spaces

Most platform limits count all characters including spaces. However, some academic and publishing contexts count characters without spaces to measure the actual content density. FileNaut shows both counts simultaneously so you can use whichever metric applies to your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I count characters in my text?
Paste or type your text and the counter updates instantly. You'll see the total character count with spaces, without spaces, plus word and sentence counts.
Does Twitter count spaces as characters?
Yes. Twitter counts every character including spaces toward the 280-character limit. URLs are always wrapped to 23 characters regardless of actual length.
What is the SMS character limit?
A standard SMS message is 160 characters. Messages longer than 160 characters are split into multiple segments (each up to 153 characters with concatenation headers), which may cost more to send.
How many characters should a meta description be?
Google typically displays up to 160 characters in search results. Aim for 140–160 characters to maximize the snippet without getting cut off.
Is my text stored or uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere.

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