How many characters should a meta description be?

Google typically displays up to 155–160 characters for meta descriptions. Keeping your meta description under 160 characters ensures it is not truncated in search results.

Is this character counter free to use?

Yes, 100% free with no signup, no account required, and no usage limits. Your text is processed entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to any server.

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Q: How do I count characters in text?

Simply paste or type your text into the box above. The character counter instantly shows your character count, word count, sentence count, and more — updating in real time as you type.

Q: Does the character count include spaces?

Yes. The tool shows both 'Characters (with spaces)' and 'Characters (no spaces)' so you can use whichever count is relevant for your purpose.

Q: What is Twitter's character limit?

Twitter (X) allows 280 characters per tweet. Our tool has a built-in Twitter limit checker so you can see exactly how many characters you have left.

Q: How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed. Speaking time is calculated at 130 words per minute, suitable for presentations and speeches.

Instantly count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time. Check platform-specific limits for Twitter, SEO, Instagram, LinkedIn and more — all in real time, no signup needed.

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Why use this tool

Everything you need in one place

A character counter built for writers, marketers, developers and students. Works instantly in your browser — nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

Real-time counting

Every keystroke instantly updates all stats — characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.

Platform limits

Instantly see how your text measures up against Twitter, SEO meta tags, Instagram, LinkedIn, and SMS limits.

Reading & speaking time

Calculated at 200 words/min reading speed and 130 words/min speaking speed — perfect for blog posts and speeches.

Keyword density

See which words appear most frequently — great for SEO writers who want to avoid keyword stuffing.

No signup needed

100% free, no account, no ads, no tracking. Your text stays in your browser and is never sent to a server.

Mobile friendly

Works flawlessly on phones and tablets — responsive layout, large touch targets, full functionality on any screen size.

Guide

How to use the Character Counter

Three steps to count any text instantly.

Paste or type your text

Click the text box and start typing, or paste content from any source — documents, emails, social posts, or article drafts.

Read your stats instantly

Character count, word count, sentence count, paragraphs, lines, reading time and speaking time all update in real time as you type.

Check your platform limit

See the progress bars for Twitter, SEO meta tags, Instagram, LinkedIn, SMS and more. Green means you're within the limit, red means you've exceeded it.

Copy or download

Use the Copy Text button to instantly copy to clipboard, or download your text as a .txt file to save your work.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about counting characters and words online.

How do I count characters in text?

Simply paste or type your text into the box above. The tool instantly updates all stats — characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — as you type. No button to click.

Does the character count include spaces?

Yes — the "Characters" stat counts all characters including spaces. The "No Spaces" stat excludes spaces. Use whichever is relevant for your platform or requirement.

What is Twitter's character limit in 2024?

Twitter (now X) allows 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts. Our tool shows a live progress bar and remaining count so you never accidentally go over.

How long should an SEO meta description be?

Google typically shows 155–160 characters in search results. Keep your meta description under 160 characters to avoid truncation. Our SEO limit checker shows this in real time.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — the average adult reading speed. Speaking time is calculated at 130 words per minute, which suits presentations and podcasts.

Is this character counter free and private?

100% free, forever. No signup, no login, no ads. All text processing happens entirely in your browser — your content is never sent to any server or stored anywhere.

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