Character Counter

Count characters as you type.

FREE - NO SIGN-UP - RUNS ON YOUR DEVICE

Runs locally in your browser

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Specification

Character Counter at a glance

Input
Pasted or typed plain text.
Output
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs
Method
Local text matching with a 200-word-per-
Price
Free
Where processing happens
On your device
How to

How to use Character Counter

  1. 1

    Add your input

    Add the requested input.

  2. 2

    Choose the result

    Adjust and review the result.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Copy or download the result.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does it count spaces?

Both are shown. Some fields count spaces and some do not, so you can read whichever applies.

How are emoji counted?

As what they are on screen. An emoji made of several code points still counts as one character here.

What limits should I watch?

A meta description is about 155, an Instagram bio 150, an SMS 160, and an X post 280.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. It is counted in this tab as you type and never leaves your device.

Background

Get a clean result

Characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time, all updating live.

  • Check the input format and selected options before copying or downloading.
  • Keep the original input when the output will be used in a larger workflow.

Full specification

Specification of the Character Counter tool
InputPasted or typed plain text.
OutputWords, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
MethodLocal text matching with a 200-word-per-minute reading estimate.
PriceFree. Supported by clearly labelled ads outside the working area.
Where processing happensIn your browser tab. Your input is never uploaded.
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