Character Counter Online — Count Characters Free
Count characters with and without spaces, plus words, lines and paragraphs — live as you type. Built for bios, captions and character limits.
Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, plus lines and paragraphs — for bios, captions and limits.
- Characters (with spaces)
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
Limits to remember: X/Twitter bio 160, Instagram bio 150, Facebook post 63,206, SMS 160 per message.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text.
- Read the counts — they update as you type.
- Check the limit reminders below for common platforms.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Word Counter?
The Word Counter focuses on words, reading time and keywords; this one focuses on characters, lines and paragraphs for strict limits.
Do spaces count as characters?
Both counts are shown: with spaces (the usual platform limit) and without spaces.
What are common limits?
X bio 160, Instagram bio 150, SMS 160 per message, meta description 150–160, YouTube title 100.
Is my text uploaded?
No — counting happens entirely in your browser.
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