Characters
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Character Usage
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Why Use a Character Counter?
The Importance of Character Counting
Character counting is crucial in many contexts. Social media platforms like Twitter impose strict character limits (280 characters). Meta descriptions for SEO should be under 160 characters. SMS messages have 160-character limits. Academic papers often have strict word count requirements.
This tool helps you stay within these limits while optimizing your content for maximum impact.
Benefits of Using Our Character Counter
- Real-time analysis - See counts update as you type
- Multi-metric tracking - Characters, words, sentences, paragraphs
- Visual progress indicator - Track your usage against limits
- Responsive design - Works on all devices: desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Completely free - No signup required, no hidden fees
- Privacy focused - Your text never leaves your browser
Platform Character Limits
Different platforms have different requirements:
- Twitter: 280 characters
- Facebook: 63,206 characters (posts), 250 characters (comments)
- Instagram: 2,200 characters (captions)
- LinkedIn: 3,000 characters (posts)
- SEO Meta Description: 150-160 characters recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool store my text?
No, all processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces. "Hello-world" counts as one word.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are detected by punctuation marks: periods, exclamation points, and question marks.