This text character count online tool gives instant character totals for forms, SMS segments, meta descriptions, and API payloads. Paste text to see length with spaces, without spaces, and word count together.

Meta descriptions often target 150–160 characters; SMS single segments are typically 160 GSM characters.

How to use this tool

Paste or type text. Review character counts and adjust copy for your target limit.

Worked example

Example: a 155-character meta description draft fits under the common 160-character SERP display guideline.

When to use this

Writing meta descriptions and titles.
Fitting text into web form maxlength fields.
Checking SMS or push notification length.

Common mistakes

Counting HTML tags when only visible text matters.
Using word count when the limit is characters.
Forgetting multibyte emoji width.

How it works

Counts characters with and without spaces, plus letters, digits, lines, and words as you type. Useful for social posts, SMS segments, and form limits.

Limitations

Counts characters and bytes in the pasted text. Social network limits may count URLs, emoji, or line breaks differently.

Privacy and file handling

Your data stays on your device and is not uploaded.

Related Character Counter pages

These pages use the same character counter with examples tailored to different tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

With vs without spaces?

Both totals are shown—forms vary on which they enforce.

Line breaks counted?

Newlines typically count as characters; check your target system's rules.

Copy limits from results?

Copy your edited text from the input area after trimming.

Page last reviewed: March 1, 2026

What is a character counter?

Related tools

Character Counter

Word Counter

Reading-Time Calculator

Word Unscrambler

Crossword Generator

Text Difference Checker

Text Compare

Case Converter