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Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces.
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About this tool
Live character count for tweets, SMS messages, meta descriptions, and form fields with strict character limits. Counts both with and without whitespace, in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a character?
Every Unicode code point in your text counts as one character, including letters, digits, punctuation, emoji, and whitespace.
Why is the count without spaces useful?
Many platforms (Twitter/X, SMS, SEO meta descriptions) calculate length differently. Showing both numbers lets you target whichever rule applies.
Are emoji counted as one character?
Most single-glyph emoji count as one character. Compound emoji (skin tone, family) may count as multiple, matching how target platforms generally count them.