Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences and lines in real time, with live limit indicators for Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram, LinkedIn and SEO meta tags. Runs entirely in your browser.
Social & SEO limits
- Twitter / X post (280)280 left
- SMS message (160)160 left
- Meta title (60)60 left
- Meta description (160)160 left
- Instagram caption (2200)2200 left
- LinkedIn post (3000)3000 left
Count characters, words, sentences and lines in real time, with live limit indicators for Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram, LinkedIn and SEO meta tags. Runs entirely in your browser. Character Counter is a free, browser-based tool in the Toolsnest text tools collection — there is nothing to install, no account to create and no watermark on your results. It works on desktop, tablet and mobile, and because the work happens on your own device it stays fast even with large inputs.
How to use the Character Counter
- Open the Character Counter — it runs entirely in your browser with no setup.
- Paste or type your input into the text area, or upload a file where supported.
- Set any options you need, then run the conversion or transformation.
- Review the output instantly; large inputs are handled locally without lag.
- Copy the result to your clipboard or download it. Your data never leaves the page.
Why use the Character Counter?
- 100% free with no limits, no sign-up and no watermarks.
- Private by design — your data are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
- Fast and lightweight, with instant results even on a phone or a slow connection.
- Works everywhere — any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iOS.
- Part of a full text tools suite, so related character counter tasks are one click away.
Is it private and secure?
Your privacy is built in. The Character Counter runs completely on your device, so whatever you enter stays in your browser and is never transmitted, logged or stored on any server.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both. The counter shows characters including spaces and, separately, characters excluding all whitespace.
Which social limits are shown?
Twitter/X (280), SMS (160), Instagram caption (2200), LinkedIn (3000) and SEO meta title (60) and description (160), each with how many characters remain.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No — counting happens live in your browser and nothing is uploaded.