Character Counter

Character Limit

Why Use a Character Counter?

Whether you're crafting a tweet, writing a meta description, or checking an essay word count, knowing exactly how many characters, words, and sentences your text contains is essential. Our free character counter gives you instant, real-time stats with zero friction.

Character Limits You Should Know

Twitter/X: 280 characters
Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
Meta title (SEO): 50–60 characters
Meta description (SEO): 150–160 characters
LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters
YouTube title: 100 characters
SMS message: 160 characters

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Need detailed sentence analysis? Our Sentence Counter provides in-depth sentence metrics including average sentence length, readability scores, and individual sentence breakdowns.

How Reading & Speaking Time Work

Reading time is calculated at 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, useful for preparing speeches, presentations, and podcasts.

100% Private — Nothing Leaves Your Browser

All character counting, word analysis, and keyword density calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, stored, or logged. Your data stays on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the character counter work?

Simply type or paste your text into the input area. The tool instantly counts characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in real time — no button clicks needed. All processing happens in your browser.

Does it count spaces as characters?

Yes, the tool shows both "Characters" (including spaces) and "Characters (no spaces)" so you can see both counts at a glance.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute (average adult reading speed). Speaking time uses 150 words per minute (average speaking pace).

What is keyword density?

Keyword density shows how often each word appears in your text as a percentage of total words. It helps writers and SEO professionals optimize content without keyword stuffing.

Is my text stored or sent to a server?

No. All counting and analysis happens 100% in your browser. Your text never leaves your device — nothing is stored, transmitted, or logged.

Can I use this for Twitter/X character limits?

Absolutely. The character count updates in real time, making it perfect for checking Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram captions (2,200 chars), meta descriptions (155 chars), and more.

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