Character Counter – Free Online Tool
Quick Answer
Count characters with or without spaces instantly using this free character counter from Toolscal. Paste your text and check Twitter limits (280), meta descriptions (155), and SMS (160) without signup or downloads.
Count characters with or without spaces in real-time
What is Character Counter? A character counter instantly calculates total characters including spaces, letters, and numbers. Twitter limit equals 280 characters. Meta description equals 155-160 characters. SMS equals 160 characters. Example: 'Hello world' equals 11 characters with space, 10 without space.
📏 Character Limits by Platform
Twitter = 280 characters maximum
Meta Description = 155-160 characters optimal
SMS Message = 160 characters per message
Instagram Caption = 2,200 characters maximum
Example: "Hello world" equals 11 characters (with space)
Example: "Hello world" equals 10 characters (without spaces)
Example: 160 characters equals approximately 25-30 words
About This Tool
Real-time character counting for text input. Useful for social media posts, meta descriptions, and content with character limits.
Accuracy Information
How to Use
- 1Type or paste your text into the input field
- 2View real-time character count statistics
- 3Check different metrics like letters only, numbers, and spaces
Why Use This Tool?
- Check character limits for Twitter (280 characters) and other social media
- Optimize meta descriptions for SEO (155-160 characters)
- Count characters for SMS messages (160 character limit)
- Track character count for headlines and titles
- Ensure text fits within platform-specific limits
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters for Twitter?
Twitter limit equals 280 characters per tweet. Example: "Hello world" equals 11 characters with space.
What is the ideal meta description length?
Meta description length equals 155-160 characters. Google truncates longer text. Example: 155 characters equals approximately 25-30 words.
Does character count include spaces?
Yes. Total characters include spaces. Characters without spaces exclude them. Example: "Hi there" equals 8 total, 7 without spaces.
How many characters in SMS?
SMS limit equals 160 characters per message. Exceeding 160 splits into multiple messages. Example: 320 characters equals 2 SMS messages.
What counts as a character?
Characters equal all symbols: letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation. Example: "A1!" equals 3 characters.
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