Character Counter — Words, Sentences & More
Count characters, words, sentences and more — with word frequency analysis.
How to Use Character Counter
Type or paste your text
View 8 real-time statistics
See your most-used words in the frequency chart
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No upload wait time. Results in seconds
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About Character Counter
Whether you're writing a tweet (280 characters), a meta description (160 characters), or an essay with a word limit, this tool gives you real-time statistics that update as you type. The word frequency chart helps identify overused words so you can vary your vocabulary.
Character Limits by Platform
- Twitter/X: 280 characters
- Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
- Meta description (SEO): 150–160 characters
- Title tag (SEO): 50–60 characters
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.
Does it count characters without spaces?
Yes — you get both total characters and characters-without-spaces counts.