Character Counter
Check how many characters your text uses, with and without spaces, against common limits like SMS and social posts.
How to count characters
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Watch the character and word counts update live.
- Check whether you're within common limits shown below.
Frequently asked questions
What limits does this check?
SMS (160 characters), an X/Twitter post (280 characters) and a typical meta description (160 characters).
Does it count spaces?
The main count includes spaces; a separate figure shows the count without spaces.