Live character counter

Character Counter

Measure text length against a custom character limit as you type.

No sign-up
Instant result
Runs on your device
Characters0
Remaining280
Words0

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About this tool

Set a target limit for social posts, metadata, messages or form fields. The counter uses Unicode grapheme clusters when supported, giving a more human-friendly count for many emoji and combined characters.

How to use it

  1. Enter the desired character limit.
  2. Type or paste text.
  3. Check the used, remaining and word counts.

What counts as a character

Letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces and line breaks count toward the total. Complex emoji or combined characters are counted as one visible character when the browser supports Intl.Segmenter.

Worked example

Example: With a 280-character limit, using 215 characters leaves 65 remaining.

Good to know

Some platforms use their own rules for links, emoji or special scripts, so the platform’s final count may differ.

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Frequently asked questions

Are spaces counted?

Yes.

Can I change the limit?

Yes. Change it at any time.

Does the tool stop extra typing?

No. It shows a warning when the limit is exceeded.

Tool logic and explanatory wording reviewed on July 19, 2026.