Character Counter

What is the Character Counter?

Count characters with and without spaces and check limits for tweets, SMS and meta tags. Character limits apply to tweets, SMS messages, meta descriptions, ad headlines and form fields, and going over can cut off your message.

How to use the Character Counter

1. Paste or type your your text into the box (a sample is pre-filled so you can see how it works).
2. Results update automatically as you type; you can also press Calculate.
3. Read the output: characters, without spaces, letters, digits.
4. Use the 📊 chart to see the result visually, then copy or share it.

Formula and method

Worked example

With the sample input, the Character Counter returns characters: 217; without spaces: 180; letters: 175.

Where the Character Counter helps in real life

You are writing a meta description and want it under about 155 characters so search results do not truncate it. The counter shows the length as you edit.

You are sending a text message campaign and want to stay within one 160-character SMS segment to avoid extra costs.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming emoji count as one character everywhere.
• Forgetting that spaces count toward most limits.
• Ignoring that some special characters reduce SMS limits.
• Counting words when the platform limits characters.

💡 Practical tip: Using a single accented or special character can shrink an SMS segment from 160 to 70 characters.

Tips for better results

• Check the count with and without spaces for forms that differ.
• Keep a small buffer below hard limits.
• Preview the text on the platform before publishing.

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