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Character counter

Count characters with and without spaces in any text.

Characters
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Words
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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About the Character counter

Paste any text and Handytool's character counter shows the total character count with and without spaces instantly — right in your browser. It's made for anyone writing to a strict character limit: tweets, SMS messages, meta descriptions, bios, headlines and form fields. Your text never leaves your device, and there is no cap on length.

Character counter features

  • 01

    Characters with and without spaces

    See both character totals update live as you type or paste, so you can match whichever rule a platform uses for its limit.

  • 02

    Built for character limits

    Perfect for Twitter/X posts (280), SMS (160), meta descriptions (~155) and Instagram captions — hit the exact length every time.

  • 03

    Runs entirely in your browser

    Counting happens locally with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, logged or stored, so even confidential drafts stay private.

Character counter FAQ

Does the character counter include spaces?
It shows both counts. The main figure includes spaces; a second count excludes whitespace so you can check against either kind of limit.
How many characters fit in a tweet or SMS?
A post on X allows 280 characters for standard accounts; a single SMS segment fits 160 GSM characters (or 70 for Unicode). Paste your text to check.
Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?
No. The counter runs in your browser and handles long documents with no server roundtrip and no usage cap.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. The tool never sends your text to a server.
Is the character counter free?
Yes. All Handytool tools are free, with no accounts or sign-ups.

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