Character Counter
A character counter helps when you hit a hard limit. Twitter allows 280. Google trims meta descriptions around 160. SMS splits at 160 too. Paste your text below for totals with spaces, without spaces, and distance to each common limit.
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Last updated: 2026-08-28
Frequently asked questions
How do I count characters without spaces?
The stats bar shows 'No spaces' automatically as you type.
What's the Twitter character limit?
280 characters for standard posts on X (formerly Twitter).
What is a letter counter?
A letter counter is the same as a character counter. It totals every letter, number, and symbol in your text.
How do I count characters online?
Paste your text into this character count tool. Totals update instantly in your browser with no upload.
What is the meta description character limit?
Google often shows about 150 to 160 characters in search snippets. Stay under 160 to avoid truncation.
Does this count emoji as one character?
Yes. Each emoji counts as one character in the total, same as most social platforms.