Free Character Counter Online

Counting characters and words

This tool counts characters, words, sentences and paragraphs in a text and updates the figures as you type.

Both counts are shown — with and without spaces — because limits refer to one or the other depending on context.

How to use it

Paste the text into the input field or type directly into it. The count appears immediately.

Watch for copied line breaks and double spaces: they count too and will put you at odds with a stated limit.

What it is useful for

Helpful for text with hard limits — social posts, ad copy, page descriptions or application form fields.

The word count also gives a rough sense of how long a text takes to read.

Frequently asked questions

Do spaces count?

Both figures are shown, with and without spaces. Which one applies depends on the limit you are working to.

How are emojis counted?

An emoji is often several characters technically, so on platforms with a character limit it can take up more than one slot.

Does my text leave the device?

Processing runs in the browser. Even so, avoid pasting confidential material if you would rather it were not processed at all.