The tool shows both counts: with spaces and without spaces.

Do emojis count as one character?

Yes. Each character, including emojis and punctuation, is counted.

What are Twitter or SMS limits?

Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet. SMS: 160 characters per segment (longer messages are split). Meta title: ~60 characters; meta description: ~155–160 for SEO.

Character Counter

Get an exact character count in real time. Essential for social media limits (e.g. Twitter), SEO meta titles and descriptions, and SMS length. All counting runs in your browser — your text is not sent to our servers for this calculation.

Free · No limits · Runs in your browser

How to use

1Paste or type your text in the field.
2See character count (with and without spaces) update in real time.
3Adjust your text until it fits your limit.

Frequently asked questions

Are spaces included?: The tool shows both counts: with spaces and without spaces.
Do emojis count as one character?: Yes. Each character, including emojis and punctuation, is counted.
What are Twitter or SMS limits?: Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet. SMS: 160 characters per segment (longer messages are split). Meta title: ~60 characters; meta description: ~155–160 for SEO.