Character Counter
Count characters for Twitter/X posts, Instagram captions, and meta descriptions — plus letters, digits, spaces, reading time, and frequency breakdown. Free, no signup.
The live counter updates as you type. Stay within 280 characters for tweets, 2,200 for Instagram captions, and ~160 for SEO meta descriptions.
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How to Count Characters Online
Type or Paste
Enter any text — the live character count updates instantly as you type.
Click Analyze
Click Analyze Text for a full breakdown: letters, digits, spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Copy or Download
Copy the stats to clipboard or download a complete analysis report as a .txt file.
Character Limits by Platform
X (Twitter)
280
Standard post limit
2,200
Caption limit
Meta description
~160
Google snippet length
Real-Time Counting
Character count updates live as you type — no need to click anything for a quick count.
Deep Breakdown
Get letters, digits, spaces, newlines, special characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and more.
Reading Time
Instantly know how long it takes to read your text at an average reading pace of 200 WPM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the character counter analyze?
The tool counts total characters, characters without spaces, letters, digits, spaces, newlines, special characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and provides a reading time estimate.
What is the Twitter (X) character limit?
Standard posts on X (Twitter) allow up to 280 characters. Premium subscribers may have higher limits for long-form posts. Use the live counter to stay within 280 characters before posting.
What is the Instagram caption character limit?
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters. Hashtags and mentions count toward that limit. The first ~125 characters are most visible before users tap See more.
How long should a meta description be?
Google typically displays about 150–160 characters in search snippets (roughly 920 pixels on desktop). Aim for 150–160 characters with your primary keyword near the start.
Does it count in real time?
The live character count at the top updates as you type. Click Analyze Text for the full detailed breakdown including paragraphs, sentences, and character frequency.
Is the character counter free?
Yes, 100% free with no login or signup required. Use it as many times as you want.
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