Character Count Online
Many platforms have strict character limits — Twitter/X (280), meta descriptions (~155), SMS (160), and ad copy. This tool counts characters in real time, both with and without spaces, so you can craft content that fits within any limit.
Open Word Counter →How to Character Count Online
- Open the Word Counter tool on ToolPrime
- Type or paste your text
- View the character count (with spaces) and (without spaces)
- Trim your text to meet your target character limit
Common Use Cases
- Fit tweets and social media posts within character limits
- Write SEO meta descriptions under 155 characters
- Craft SMS messages within the 160-character limit
- Check ad headline and description lengths for Google Ads
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count Unicode characters correctly?▾
Yes, emoji and accented characters are each counted as one character. Some platforms count emoji as two characters — check your platform's specific rules.
Are newlines counted as characters?▾
Newlines are included in the "with spaces" count but excluded from the "without spaces" count, consistent with standard text length measurement.