Free Character Counter with Word & Letter Count

Count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Set platform limits and see overflow highlighted in real time.

Text Statistics
Characters0
No spaces0
Words0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading time0 min
Character Limit

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Your Text
Keyword Density
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Why Use a Character Counter?

Whether you are writing tweets, crafting meta descriptions, or composing Instagram captions, staying within character limits is essential. Our free character counter gives you real-time stats on characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs — plus visual feedback when you exceed a platform's limit. Everything runs in your browser, so your text stays 100% private.

Character Limits for Popular Platforms (2026 Updated)

PlatformContent TypeCharacter Limit
Twitter/XPost280
GoogleMeta Title60
GoogleMeta Description160
InstagramCaption2,200
InstagramBio150
LinkedInPost3,000
LinkedInHeadline120
YouTubeTitle100
YouTubeDescription5,000
FacebookPost63,206
PinterestPin Description500
TikTokCaption2,200

How to Count Characters and Words Online

Using our word counter online tool is straightforward:

  1. Type or paste your text into the input area.
  2. View real-time stats in the sidebar: characters (with/without spaces), words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
  3. Set a character limit using the dropdown — choose a platform preset or enter a custom number.
  4. Watch for highlights — any text exceeding your limit is highlighted in red directly in the input area.
  5. Check keyword density — expand the keyword density panel to see your most-used words and their frequency.

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