Character Counter

Whether you're writing a Google title tag, a meta description, a tweet, or a LinkedIn headline, every platform enforces its own length limit - and going over means your message gets truncated where it hurts most. This free character counter shows your character count with and without spaces in real time as you type, so you always know exactly how much room you have left.

Pick a platform preset and the character counter turns into a live limit checker: a color-coded progress bar fills as you write, the remaining-character indicator counts down, and a clear warning appears the moment you exceed the limit. It also tracks words, sentences, and lines, making it a handy quick audit for SEO snippets and social copy alike - all client-side, with nothing sent to a server.

Use it to trim a 65-character title tag to fit, keep a meta description under 160, or make sure your post lands inside X's cap before you publish.

FAQ

Does the character counter count spaces?

It counts both ways at once. You'll see the total character count including spaces, plus a separate "without spaces" figure that ignores all whitespace. This matters because some platforms (like Twitter/X) count spaces toward your limit, while certain style guides measure copy length excluding them.

Which platform limits are built in?

The presets cover the limits people check most: SEO title tag (60), meta description (160), Twitter/X post (280), Instagram caption (2,200), Facebook post, LinkedIn headline, YouTube title and description, and Google Ads headlines. Choose "Custom limit" to type any number you need for a different platform or field.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. The entire character counter runs in your browser using JavaScript - your text never leaves your device, so it's safe for drafts, client work, and anything confidential. If you want to track how those optimized titles and descriptions actually perform in local search, you can start free with ProMapRanker.