How are characters counted?

Every Unicode code point counts as one character, including spaces and line breaks. There's a separate count that excludes whitespace, so you can count characters in a string with or without spaces.

What are common character limits?

A few worth knowing: X/Twitter posts are 280 characters, a single SMS is 160, a meta description shows about 155 to 160, and an SEO title tag is around 60. The live count makes it easy to stay under any of them.

How is reading time estimated?

Reading time assumes 200 words per minute, the average for adult silent reading.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. Counting runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.

Character Counter

Count characters, words, and lines in your text.

Text

Characters

Characters (no spaces)

Words

Sentences

Lines

Avg word length

Reading time

0 min

How each stat is counted

Characters: every Unicode code point, including spaces & line breaks.
Words: runs of non-whitespace separated by spaces or punctuation.
Sentences: segments terminated by ., !, or ?.
Reading time: based on 200 words per minute (average adult silent reading).

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How to use the Character Counter

Paste or type text into the editor.
Counts for characters, words, sentences, lines, and reading time update as you go.
Use the Copy button to grab your text, or Clear to start over.

Frequently asked questions

How are characters counted?: Every Unicode code point counts as one character, including spaces and line breaks. There's a separate count that excludes whitespace, so you can count characters in a string with or without spaces.
What are common character limits?: A few worth knowing: X/Twitter posts are 280 characters, a single SMS is 160, a meta description shows about 155 to 160, and an SEO title tag is around 60. The live count makes it easy to stay under any of them.
How is reading time estimated?: Reading time assumes 200 words per minute, the average for adult silent reading.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?: No. Counting runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.