Character counter
Paste or type your text. The count appears instantly, with and without spaces, and shows whether it fits on Instagram, X and Google.
Your text.
Everything happens on your device: nothing is uploaded to the internet.
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Character counter: what it is for
The character counter instantly shows how many characters, words, sentences, lines and paragraphs your text has, with and without spaces. It also estimates reading time.
It is essential when you need to stay within limits: college application essays, posts on X (Twitter), Instagram captions, titles and descriptions for Google.
How to use
- Type or paste the text in the field.
- The numbers update with every letter you type.
- Adjust the text until it fits the limit you need.
When to use it
- School and college application essays.
- Posts and captions with character limits.
- Titles and meta descriptions for SEO.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters fit in an Instagram bio?
Up to 150 characters. A post caption allows up to 2,200.
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes. That's why we show both counts: with and without spaces.
How many characters is an emoji?
Here each simple emoji counts as 1. Some social networks count compound emojis as 2 or more.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.