Character counter

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Count characters and words online instantly with this character counter tool. Paste or type text to see the number of characters, words, sentences, and spaces in real time. Common long-tail use cases include character counter for SEO meta descriptions, Twitter/X character limit checker, and online word and letter counter.

What is a Character Counter?

A character counter is a tool that calculates the total number of characters in a block of text. Many also include word count, sentence count, and space tracking. Writers, students, developers, and marketers use it to ensure content fits within platform limits like Google snippets, Twitter posts, and SMS messages.

Why use a Character Counter?

  • SEO optimization: Keep titles under 60 characters and meta descriptions under 160.
  • Social media: Check limits for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Instagram bios.
  • Academic writing: Stay within word or character requirements for essays and papers.
  • App development: Validate text input fields against length restrictions.

How to use the Character Counter

  1. Paste or type your text into the input box.
  2. Check results: total characters (with/without spaces), words, and sentences.
  3. Adjust your text until it fits your target length.

Who should use it?

  • Writers & bloggers checking content length for readability and SEO.
  • Marketers optimizing ad copy and meta tags.
  • Students meeting assignment or essay requirements.
  • Developers validating form fields, SMS messages, and UI input limits.

Examples

Common use cases

Text: "Hello World"
Characters (with spaces): 11
Characters (without spaces): 10
Words: 2
Sentences: 1

SEO meta description check

Input: "Learn SEO best practices with our complete beginner's guide."
Characters: 64
Status: ✅ Within Google’s 160-character limit

Best practices

  • Know your limits: Twitter/X allows 280 characters, SMS allows 160 characters per message.
  • Balance length & clarity: Shorter sentences improve readability.
  • SEO focus: Optimize title tags (50–60 characters) and descriptions (150–160 characters).
  • Use for quality control: Maintain consistency across all text-based assets.

FAQ

Does it count spaces and line breaks?

Yes—you can see counts both with and without spaces, and line breaks count as characters.

Can I use it for word count?

Yes—the tool also provides word and sentence counts in addition to character counts.

Why is this useful for SEO?

Because search engines truncate titles and meta descriptions that are too long. A character counter for SEO ensures your text fits perfectly.

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