Count text as you type
Paste or type into the box and stats update instantly. Nothing is sent to a server.
What gets counted
| Metric | How |
|---|---|
| Characters (with spaces) | Every character including spaces and line breaks |
| Characters (no spaces) | Letters, numbers, symbols — spaces stripped |
| Words | Split on whitespace; empty input = 0 |
| Lines | Split on line breaks |
| UTF-8 bytes | TextEncoder size — useful for SMS/API limits |
Typical limits
- X (Twitter) post: 280 characters (standard accounts)
- Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
- SMS (single segment): 160 GSM characters or 70 Unicode characters
Use the counter before posting to avoid truncation. For platform-specific tips, see the social media character limits guide.