Online Character Counter & Social Limits

Count exact characters with/without spaces and track character limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and SMS.

100% Client-Side — your text never leaves this browser. Works offline. How it works

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About this tool

About the Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces, letters, digits, and check social media limits for X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Spaces & Non-Spaces

Accurately counts total characters including spaces, as well as character count excluding spaces.

Social Platform Limits

Live visual indicators for Twitter/X (280), Instagram (2,200), LinkedIn (3,000), and SMS (160).

Character Classification

Breaks down counts into letters, digits, whitespace, and punctuation symbols.

Instant Live Updates

Updates in real time as you type or paste without any lag.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the character limit for Twitter / X?

Standard X (Twitter) posts allow up to 280 characters. Our character counter provides a live progress bar so you never exceed the limit.

Does character count include spaces and newlines?

We display both metrics side-by-side: total characters (including spaces and newlines) and pure character count without spaces.

Can I count characters in foreign languages or emojis?

Yes! We properly account for Unicode characters, accented letters, and multi-byte emojis.

Can I share or copy my counted text?

Yes, copy to clipboard with one click or create an instant temporary share link with SnipFerry.

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