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Character Counter
Platforms cap bios, titles, and ads by character, not by word. This counter updates as you type so you can hit a limit without pasting into a mystery box.
Last reviewed August 14, 2026.
When to use this
- Writing a meta description around 155 characters
- Staying under a social bio or SMS limit
- Checking length before a form rejects the field
Meta description
Paste a draft. Characters (with spaces) is the number most SEO tools report. Trim until you are near 150–160 if you are writing a search snippet.
Common mistakes
- Counting only words when the platform counts characters
- Forgetting that spaces and punctuation count
How it works
The same local text analysis as the word counter: characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, and a 200-wpm reading-time estimate.
How to use
- Paste or type your text.
- Read the character and word totals.
- Edit until you are under the limit you care about.
Related on this site
- Word Counter — Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time as you type.
- Case Converter — Convert text to title case, UPPERCASE, snake_case, slug, and more.
FAQ
Does this upload my draft?
No.
Are line breaks counted?
Yes, as characters in the full count.
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