Is the Character Counter free?

Yes — the Character Counter is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.

Is my data uploaded or stored?

No. The Character Counter processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.

Does the Character Counter work offline?

Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Character Counter works without an internet connection.

Which browsers does the Character Counter work in?

The Character Counter works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.

Why does "Bytes (UTF-8)" show a higher number than "Characters"?

Emojis and non-ASCII characters (like é, ñ, or Chinese glyphs) take 2–4 bytes in UTF-8 encoding even though they count as a single character.

What is the Twitter character limit?

Standard tweets are limited to 280 characters. URLs are always counted as 23 characters regardless of length.

Is this free Character Counter accurate for SMS?

Yes for standard Latin SMS (160 chars per part). If your message contains Unicode characters like emojis, the limit drops to 70 characters per part.

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces in any block of text.

Characters

No Spaces

Words

Lines

Bytes (UTF-8)

Free browser-based tool · Runs 100% on your device · Last updated July 7, 2026

What is the Character Counter?

The free Character Counter breaks your text into five precise metrics: Characters (total), No Spaces, Words, Lines, and Bytes (UTF-8). It is the go-to tool for Twitter/X posts, SMS messages, meta tags, and any platform where byte-level accuracy matters — because characters and bytes are not always the same.

→ Keep tweets and social media posts within their character limits.
→ Measure UTF-8 byte size of strings destined for database columns or API payloads.
→ Check SEO title and meta description lengths against Google's recommended ranges.
→ Count characters in SMS messages to avoid multi-part billing.
→ Verify form-field input lengths during UI/UX reviews.

How to Use the Character Counter

1 Type or paste your text into the text area.
2 Read the Characters tile for the raw character count including spaces and punctuation.
3 Check No Spaces for the count without any whitespace characters.
4 Use Bytes (UTF-8) when you need the true storage or transmission size — emojis and non-Latin characters take 2–4 bytes each.
5 All five stats update live as you type.

Key Features

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Five metrics in one

Characters, no-spaces chars, words, lines, and UTF-8 bytes on a single screen.
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Unicode-aware

Byte counter accurately handles emojis, Arabic, Chinese, and all multi-byte characters.
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Zero-click results

Every stat is live — see changes instantly as you edit.
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Private & offline

Works entirely in your browser; your text is never uploaded.

Example Usage

Example Input

Hello, World! 🌍

Example Output

Characters: 16   No Spaces: 13   Words: 2   Lines: 1   Bytes (UTF-8): 19

Frequently Asked Questions about the Character Counter

What is the Character Counter?: The Character Counter is a free online tool that lets you count characters with and without spaces in any block of text. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is the Character Counter free?: Yes — the Character Counter is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
Is my data uploaded or stored?: No. The Character Counter processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
Does the Character Counter work offline?: Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Character Counter works without an internet connection.
Which browsers does the Character Counter work in?: The Character Counter works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
Why does "Bytes (UTF-8)" show a higher number than "Characters"?: Emojis and non-ASCII characters (like é, ñ, or Chinese glyphs) take 2–4 bytes in UTF-8 encoding even though they count as a single character.
What is the Twitter character limit?: Standard tweets are limited to 280 characters. URLs are always counted as 23 characters regardless of length.
Is this free Character Counter accurate for SMS?: Yes for standard Latin SMS (160 chars per part). If your message contains Unicode characters like emojis, the limit drops to 70 characters per part.