Character & Word Counter Online
Paste your text below — the counter instantly shows characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences and paragraphs. Everything runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded anywhere.
How to use
Copy text from a document, email or social post and paste it into the box. Counts update live as you type — no buttons to press.
Useful for writers tracking article length, social media managers watching platform limits, students checking essay requirements, and anyone working against a character cap — from ad headlines to SMS messages.
FAQ
How do I count characters without spaces?
Paste your text and read the “Characters (no spaces)” line — it updates instantly. This is the metric most often used in content briefs and translation pricing.
What are the character limits on social networks?
X (Twitter) allows 280 characters, Instagram captions 2,200, Telegram messages 4,096, LinkedIn posts about 3,000. Anything longer gets truncated, so check before you post.
Do emojis and line breaks count as characters?
Yes. Emojis count as one or more characters (some take several code units under Unicode), and each line break counts as one. This matches how most platforms measure length.
Is my text stored on a server?
No. Counting happens in JavaScript inside your browser — the text is never sent to a server or saved anywhere.