Character Counter
Real-time character, word, line & byte analysis — private and in-browser.
Your Text
Statistics
Platform Limits
Top Keywords
What Is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a real-time tool that measures the length and structure of your text. Our counter instantly reports characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, byte size, reading time and platform-specific limits — ideal for social media posts, SEO meta tags, essays, SMS campaigns and blog content. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your text stays private.
Features
- Live counting: every stat updates as you type or paste.
- Deep text breakdown: letters, digits, spaces, punctuation, unique words, longest word and average word length.
- Unicode-aware: counts true code points plus a separate "visual characters" (grapheme) count for emoji and accented text.
- Platform limit meters: instantly see if your text fits Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram captions and SEO meta title/description limits.
- Reading & speaking time: estimates based on average reading and speaking speeds.
- Keyword density: highlights your most frequently used words.
- Utilities: copy text, copy a full stats report, upload a .txt file, or load sample text.
- Private: no uploads, no tracking of your content — 100% in-browser.
How to Use
- Enter text: type, paste, or upload a plain-text file.
- Read the stats: the counts refresh in real time.
- Check limits: watch the meters turn amber (near limit) and red (over limit).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, and no usage limits.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
How are emoji counted?
Characters are counted as Unicode code points. A separate "visual characters" figure groups emoji and combining marks into single glyphs where your browser supports it.
What's the Twitter/X limit?
A standard post allows 280 characters. The matching meter turns red once you pass it.