Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces in real time — perfect for tweets, SMS and meta descriptions.
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With spaces
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No spaces
280 left
Twitter (280)
IG: 2200
Meta: 160
Social limits
What is Character Counter?
You write a tweet or meta description and have no idea how close you are to the limit. Counting in your head wastes time and breaks your flow.
Paste your text and the count updates as you type, with and without spaces.
If you're writing tweets, you stop guessing at 280. If you're tightening meta descriptions, you keep them under 160 so Google doesn't truncate. If you're sending SMS, you stay inside one message instead of paying for two.
How to use Character Counter
Four steps. No setup, no signup.
Step 1
Paste your tweet, meta description or SMS
Step 2
Watch both counts update on every keystroke
Step 3
Trim or rewrite if you're over the limit
Step 4
Hit Copy when the count fits
Example
See your character count update in real time.
Input
Free text tools that just work.
Output
Characters: 31 Characters (no spaces): 26 Words: 6 Lines: 1
Why Character Counter is useful
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Stay under tweet, SMS and meta description limits without guessing.
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See spaces-included and spaces-excluded counts side by side.
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Updates as you type — no ‘Calculate’ button.
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Runs in your browser, so private text stays private.
Common questions
What's the character limit on X (Twitter)?
280 including spaces, links and emojis. Links count as 23 even after t.co shortens them.
Tip: Plan for the link before adding emojis.
Why are with-spaces and without-spaces different?
Some platforms count whitespace, others don't. Always check which version your platform uses.
Tip: Google meta descriptions count spaces.
Does an emoji count as one character?
Most emojis count as 2 because they're stored as Unicode surrogate pairs.
Tip: Add emojis last when you're near the limit.
How long should a meta description be?
Aim for 150-160 so the snippet shows on desktop SERPs.
Tip: Front-load your keyword in the first 110 characters.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Free, browser-based, no signup.
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