Free Online Character Counter

Count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs instantly as you type. Whether you're writing a tweet, an SMS, a meta description, or checking a form field's character limit — this tool gives you real-time counts with no sign-up and no data ever leaving your browser.

Why use a character counter?

Character limits show up everywhere online — Twitter/X posts (280 characters), SMS messages (160 characters per segment), meta descriptions (roughly 155-160 characters for Google search snippets), Instagram captions, YouTube titles, and countless form fields with maximum-length validation. Going over the limit often means your content gets cut off or rejected outright.

How word density helps

The word density panel shows which words appear most often in your text, excluding common filler words like "the," "and," and "of." This is useful for spotting accidental repetition in your writing, or for a quick, rough check of keyword usage before publishing SEO content.

Your privacy

Everything on this page runs in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to, or stored on, our servers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this character counter free to use? +
Yes, completely free with no sign-up required. All counting happens instantly as you type.
Does this tool store the text I type? +
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser — your text is never sent to or stored on our servers.
What does the Word Density tool show? +
It shows how often each word appears in your text, helping you spot repetition or check keyword usage for SEO.
Can I use this for Twitter/X, SMS, or Instagram limits? +
Yes — use the platform-specific limit checkers to see if your text fits within each platform's character limit.