Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces in real time.
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What is a Character Counter?
A character counter measures the total number of characters in your text, including letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. It's essential for social media posts, meta descriptions, SMS messages, and any content with strict character limits.
Our tool updates counts in real time as you type — no buttons to press and no data uploaded to any server.
How to Use This Tool
Paste or type your text into the textarea.
View the live character count displayed prominently.
Check additional stats like characters without spaces, words, and lines.
Copy your text or clear the field to start over.
Why Count Characters?
- Stay within Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and meta description limits
- Track SMS message length before sending
- Meet academic or professional character requirements
- Compare character counts with and without spaces
- Work privately — all counting happens in your browser
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes. The main character count includes all characters including spaces. We also show a separate count excluding whitespace.
Does punctuation count as a character?
Yes. Every letter, number, symbol, and space counts toward the total character count.
How is this different from the Word Counter?
Character Counter focuses on character totals (with and without spaces). Word Counter adds words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time — use both when you need length limits plus structure stats.
Is this tool free?
Yes. This tool is completely free to use with no sign-up, no limits, and no hidden fees.
Does my data leave my browser?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your data is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.
Does this tool work on mobile?
Yes. PeasyDo tools work in modern mobile browsers on iOS and Android. For file tools, use a browser that supports file uploads and downloads.
Do I need to install software?
No. Everything runs in your browser — no desktop app, plugin, or account required.
Feedback & report a problem
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Let us know — it helps us improve this tool.
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