When to use it
Use it when a platform gives you a strict limit and you need to know how close your text is before pasting it in.
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Character Counter
Check character length before a bio, title, message, ad, or meta description gets cut off.
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Limit preset
Limit check
280 remaining
Standard post length
0 of 280 characters used
Characters
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No spaces
0
Words
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Lines
0
Paragraphs
0
What this tool does
Character Counter counts characters with and without spaces, plus related writing metrics like words, lines, and paragraphs.
How it works
Paste or type text and the totals update as you edit. Compare the result against common limits or your own target.
Useful for
- Keep social posts, bios, and descriptions under limits.
- Check SMS, title, and metadata length.
- Trim labels or snippets until they fit a tight field.
Questions before the button mashing
Does it count spaces?
Yes. You can see counts with spaces and without spaces, because different platforms use different rules.
Can I use it for SEO snippets?
Yes. It is useful for keeping titles and meta descriptions in a reasonable length range.
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