Character Counter
Track character counts against common platform limits.
0Characters
0No spaces
X / Twitter post0/280
SEO meta description0/160
SMS segment0/160
Meta title tag0/60
How to use Character Counter
- 1Type or paste text into the box.
- 2Watch the live character count and limit indicators update.
- 3Trim your text until it fits the platform limit you need.
Why use this tool
- Built-in limit indicators for common platforms (X/Twitter, SEO meta description, SMS).
- Live updates with no lag, even on long text.
- Nothing is uploaded — all counting happens locally.
Frequently asked questions
Does this count spaces as characters?
Yes, the main count includes spaces, matching how most platforms count characters. We also show a no-space count separately.
What limit does an SMS message have?
A single standard SMS segment is 160 characters (GSM-7 encoding); longer messages are split into multiple segments.