TetraKitsCharacter Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, plus words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines — all updating live as you type. Perfect for Twitter limits, meta descriptions, SMS segments, and ad copy length checks.
Read: Character Counter Guide: Twitter, SEO & SMS Limits →
- Free to Use
- No Signup
- Privacy Friendly
How to count characters
- 1
Paste or type your text
Enter any text in the input area. Multi-paragraph content, code snippets, and drafts all work.
- 2
Read character counts
See characters with spaces and without spaces — the two metrics platforms use for limits.
- 3
Check words and lines
Review word count, sentences, paragraphs, and lines. For word-focused limits, try the word counter.
Common character limits
- SEO meta description — 150–160 characters recommended
- X (Twitter) post — 280 characters
- Instagram caption — 2,200 characters
- SMS message — 160 characters (single segment)
Why Use This Tool?
Platform Limits
Visual bars for Twitter, Instagram, meta description, and SMS.
Bytes & Characters
See both Unicode character count and UTF-8 byte length.
Mobile Ready
Write and track limits on phone or desktop.
Local Only
Text stays in your browser — never uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
With spaces counts every character including spaces and punctuation. Without spaces excludes space characters — some platforms use this for billing or limits.
How are words counted?
Words are sequences of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated terms count as one word.
Does it count emoji as one character?
Yes. Each emoji typically counts as one or two Unicode code points depending on the glyph — the counter reflects actual string length.
Can I use this for meta description length?
Yes. Google displays roughly 150–160 characters. Watch the with-spaces count to stay within SEO limits.
Is this character counter free?
Yes. Unlimited counting with no signup; text never leaves your browser.
Character Limits Without Spreadsheets
Social posts, SMS campaigns, meta descriptions, and ad headlines all have strict character caps. Paste your draft and see with-space, without-space, word, and line counts update live — no manual counting.
