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Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces in real time. Perfect for Twitter, meta descriptions, and SMS character limits.
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Character Limits
Twitter/X (280)280 remaining
SMS (160) - 0 messages160 remaining
Meta Description (160)160 remaining
Meta Title (60)60 remaining
Key Features — Character Counter
Characters with and without spaces
Real-time counting as you type
Preset limits for Twitter, SMS, and meta tags
Word and sentence count included
Copy and paste support
Why Use This Tool — Character Counter
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Frequently Asked Questions — Character Counter
What is the difference between characters with spaces and without spaces?
Characters with spaces counts every single character including blank spaces. Characters without spaces excludes all whitespace, giving you only letters, numbers, and punctuation. Social media platforms like Twitter count spaces as characters.
What are common character limits I should know?
Twitter posts allow 280 characters, Google meta descriptions display about 155-160 characters, meta titles should stay under 60 characters, and standard SMS messages are limited to 160 characters.
Does the tool count emojis correctly?
Yes. The tool counts each visible emoji as one character by using Unicode-aware segmentation, even though some emojis may use multiple Unicode code points internally.