Free character count tool
Character Counter
Count characters with spaces and without spaces for titles, meta descriptions, social captions, ads, emails, forms, and short text limits.
- Free
- No Signup
- Private Browser-Based Tool
- Works on Mobile
Private browser-based tool
Character Counter
Count characters with spaces and without spaces for titles, meta descriptions, social captions, ads, emails, forms, and short text limits.
What is a character counter?
A character counter measures the number of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, spaces, and symbols in text. It is useful when writing titles, descriptions, posts, ads, captions, messages, and forms with length limits.
Who is this tool best for?
Best for meta titles, meta descriptions, social media captions, paid ads, SMS drafts, forms, and short profile bios.
- Count characters with spaces
- Count characters without spaces
- Check SEO titles and descriptions
- Draft short social posts
- Review ad copy length
- Compare characters with word count
Simple workflow
How to Use Character Counter
Paste or type text
Add your draft, article, essay, caption, email, script, or document to the text box.
Review instant results
Check the live stats, warnings, table, or formatted output without refreshing the page.
Edit for clarity
Use the signals to shorten, format, clean, or improve the text for real readers.
Copy or download
Copy the final text or download a TXT file when you are ready.
Quick reference
Common Character Count Uses
Use these ranges as practical editing guides. Exact requirements can vary by school, publisher, platform, or client.
| Use | Guide |
|---|---|
| SEO title draft | Keep concise and descriptive |
| Meta description draft | Write a helpful page summary |
| Social caption | Review length before posting |
| Ad copy | Fit strict platform fields |
| SMS or short message | Avoid overly long text |
Works for English Writing Worldwide
SentencesCounter is built for English writing used in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and international English-language teams that publish in English.
Privacy-First Browser Processing
The tool runs in your browser. It does not require signup and does not upload your pasted draft by the counter. This is useful for essays, emails, business documents, scripts, and unpublished website copy.
Helpful answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between characters and characters without spaces?
Characters includes spaces. Characters without spaces removes spaces, tabs, and line breaks from the count.
Does punctuation count as characters?
Yes. Punctuation marks, numbers, symbols, and spaces are included in the character count.
Can I use this for SEO titles?
Yes. It helps draft concise title tags and meta descriptions, but always write for users first.
Is it free?
Yes. The character counter is free and browser-based.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It works on mobile, tablet, laptop, and desktop browsers.
Can I count characters without uploading text?
Yes. The count runs locally in your browser.
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