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Free Character Count Checker

Paste your text and instantly get the exact character, word, sentence, and paragraph count. Perfect for checking SEO titles, meta descriptions, social media posts, and writing limits.

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Why Use a Character Count Checker?

Character and word limits matter everywhere online. Search engine titles cut off around 60 characters, meta descriptions around 155, and social platforms enforce their own strict caps. Our character count checker helps you stay within limits so your content always displays as intended.

Unlike simple word counters, this tool breaks your text into multiple useful metrics at once: total characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines. It also gives you an estimated reading time. Everything updates live as you type.

Common Character Limits

PlatformLimit
Google Title Tag60 characters
Google Meta Description155 characters
X / Twitter Post280 characters
SEO Meta Title50-60 characters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a character counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters, including or excluding spaces, in a piece of text. It's useful for staying within the character limits of titles, meta descriptions, and social media posts.
How are words counted in this tool?
A word is any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. This tool counts words accurately by splitting your text on whitespace and ignoring empty entries.
What is a good title length for SEO?
For best results, keep your title tag between 50 and 60 characters. This helps avoid truncation in Google search results and ensures your full title is visible to users, which can improve click-through rates.
Is there a limit to how much text I can check?
No. You can paste or type as much text as you want, and the character counter will update instantly. Your text stays in your browser and is never uploaded to a server.

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