Character Counter
Count characters instantly — with and without spaces — and check if your text fits platform limits.
Need detailed word counts? Try the Word Counter. Want to tidy up messy text? Use the Text Cleaner. To change text case quickly, try Case Converter.
Toggling recalculates the X / Twitter character count.
How to Use the Character Counter
Type or paste your text into the box above to see character counts update instantly in real time. Both counts are shown — with spaces and without spaces. There are no limits and nothing is uploaded or stored. Use the X / Twitter emoji counting mode for accurate counting on X / Twitter only.
Features
- Counts characters with and without spaces
- Accurately counts emojis and special characters
- Accurate X / Twitter emoji counting mode
- Works instantly as you type
- No text limits or sign-up required
- Privacy-friendly — everything runs in your browser
Platform Character Limits
- X / Twitter: 280 characters
Most emojis count as 2 characters. Enable Twitter mode above for accurate limits. - Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters
Only the first 125 characters show before “more”. - TikTok Caption: 2,200 characters
Longer captions may be truncated in some views. - SMS (Standard): 160 characters
Actual limits vary for Unicode messages; this tool uses the standard single-segment limit.
Platform limits are estimates based on current guidelines and may change over time.
FAQ
Does this character counter work offline?
Yes — the tool runs entirely in your browser and continues to work without an internet connection.
Are my text inputs stored?
No — your text never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.
Does this tool count emojis correctly?
Yes — each emoji is counted as a single character, even when it uses multiple Unicode code points. Most counters do not handle this accurately.
Are emojis included in the character count?
Yes — emojis are included in both character totals and counted as one character each. This is the correct behavior for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms.
What does the "Use X / Twitter emoji counting" toggle do?
This mode ensures X / Twitter character count is accurate by counting emojis as 2 characters each
Does the tool include spaces?
Both counts are displayed — one including spaces and one without spaces.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — the counter works on all modern mobile browsers.