Online Character Counter: Word Count & Text Limit Checker
Count characters instantly. Check your text length against limits for Twitter, SMS, and SEO.
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The Ultimate Online Character Counter and Text Limit Checker
Our online character counter is the most precise tool for managing text length across all digital platforms. Instantly get a real-time character count, **word count**, and check your content against crucial limits for Twitter, SMS, and SEO. This free character counter is essential for content creators, marketers, and developers who must adhere to strict constraints without the risk of truncation or formatting errors.
The tool provides two core metrics: the total character count (including spaces) and the count without spaces. This dual analysis is perfect for managing database inputs versus social media posts. The dedicated limits section visually guides you with color-coded progress bars, ensuring your SEO meta description and Google Title fit perfectly. For advanced text analysis, check out our companion Word Counter tool.
Why Real-time Character Count Matters for SEO and Social Media
- SEO Optimization: Google truncates page titles longer than 60 characters and meta descriptions longer than 160 characters in search results. Our checker ensures your full message is visible, maximizing your click-through rate (CTR).
- Social Media: Platforms like Twitter (X) have hard limits (280 characters). Exceeding these limits prevents your post from being published.
- SMS & Email: A standard text message is 160 characters. Exceeding this splits your message into two, potentially costing more.
FAQ
Our character counter tool performs a precise count of every Unicode character, including spaces, which is the standard used by platforms like Twitter (X), SMS, and Google for title and description limits. The tool helps you write content that directly maps to these strict platform constraints.
Yes, all characters, including emojis, punctuation, and special symbols, are counted toward the character limit. These are treated as standard characters in most digital contexts. The tool ensures that your full message, including all embellishments, fits within the required constraints.
Tracking these limits is vital for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Google truncates search results titles over ~60 characters and descriptions over ~160 characters. Our tool helps you write content that maximizes click-through rates by ensuring your entire title and description are visible in the search engine results pages (SERPs).