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Free Character Counter Tool

Count characters, words, letters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines instantly. Perfect for social media, SEO content, and academic writing.

All text analysis happens in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.

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Text Statistics

Characters

0 without spaces

Words

0 unique

Paragraphs

0 sentences

Lines

0 avg word length

Social Media Character Limits

Twitter

0/280

Facebook

0/63,206

Instagram

0/2,200

0/3,000

SEO Text Analysis

Reading Time

0 minutes Based on average reading speed of 200 words per minute

0 minutes Based on average speaking speed of 150 words per minute

Readability

N/A Flesch Reading Ease Score

N/A Top keyword density

Detailed Usage Instructions

Our Character Counter tool provides comprehensive text analysis for writers, content creators, and social media managers. Follow these detailed steps to maximize its potential:

Step 1: Input Your Text

Type directly: Start typing in the text area and watch real-time statistics update
Paste content: Copy text from any source (Word, Google Docs, websites) and paste it
Use sample text: Click "Sample Text" to see the tool in action with example content
Import from files: Copy content from documents, emails, or other text files

Step 2: Analyze Text Statistics

Character Count: Total characters including spaces and punctuation
Characters (No Spaces): Character count excluding all whitespace
Word Count: Total words separated by spaces or line breaks
Unique Words: Number of distinct words (case-insensitive)
Sentences: Count based on periods, exclamation marks, and question marks
Paragraphs: Text blocks separated by double line breaks
Lines: Total number of lines in your text
Average Word Length: Mean character count per word

Step 3: Check Social Media Limits

Twitter: 280 character limit with color-coded progress bar
Facebook: 63,206 character limit for posts
Instagram: 2,200 character limit for captions
LinkedIn: 3,000 character limit for posts
Visual indicators: Progress bars turn red when limits are exceeded

Step 4: SEO and Readability Analysis

Reading Time: Estimated time based on 200 words per minute
Speaking Time: Estimated time based on 150 words per minute
Readability Score: Flesch Reading Ease score (0-100 scale)
Keyword Density: Most frequent non-common words and their percentage

Step 5: Use Additional Features

Copy Text: Select and copy your text to clipboard with one click
Clear Text: Remove all content to start fresh
Real-time Updates: All statistics update instantly as you type
Offline Functionality: Tool works without internet after page load

SEO Tip: Aim for a Flesch Reading Ease Score between 60-70 for general audience content.

Privacy: All text analysis happens in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.

Common Use Cases

Our Character Counter tool serves various professionals and use cases. Here are the most popular applications:

Social Media Management

Perfect for social media managers and content creators:

Twitter posts (280 character limit)
Instagram captions and bio optimization
LinkedIn posts and articles
Facebook post optimization
YouTube video descriptions

SEO Content Optimization

Essential for SEO professionals and content marketers:

Meta descriptions (150-160 characters)
Title tags (50-60 characters)
Blog post length optimization
Keyword density analysis
Readability score improvement

Academic Writing

Ideal for students and researchers:

Essay word count requirements
Research paper abstracts
Thesis and dissertation chapters
Assignment length verification
Academic readability analysis

Email Marketing

Perfect for email marketers and copywriters:

Subject line optimization (30-50 characters)
Preview text length
Email body content analysis
Newsletter content planning
Call-to-action button text

Creative Writing

Useful for authors and creative writers:

Short story word limits
Poetry character counting
Flash fiction constraints
Contest submission requirements
Reading time estimation

Business Communication

Essential for business professionals:

Professional bio writing
Company descriptions
Product descriptions
Press release optimization
Executive summary length

App Development

Helpful for developers and UX designers:

App store descriptions
User interface text limits
Push notification content
Error message optimization
Tooltip and help text

Journalism & Publishing

Perfect for journalists and publishers:

Article word count requirements
Headline character limits
News brief optimization
Magazine article planning
Editorial content analysis

Benefits

Real-Time Analysis

Get instant feedback on character count, word count, and other metrics as you type.

Privacy-Focused

All text analysis happens in your browser. Your content is never sent to our servers.

Comprehensive Statistics

View detailed metrics including character count with and without spaces, unique words, and more.

Mobile-Friendly

Use the character counter on any device - desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our character counter defines a word as a sequence of characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Punctuation marks attached to words (like commas or periods) are counted as part of the word. Empty spaces are not counted as words. The tool also counts unique words by converting text to lowercase and removing duplicates.

Yes, your text is completely secure. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. We don't store, transmit, or analyze your text on our servers. Your content never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy. The tool works offline after the initial page load.

The readability score uses the Flesch Reading Ease formula: 206.835 - (1.015 × average sentence length) - (84.6 × average syllables per word). Scores range from 0-100: 90-100 (Very Easy), 80-89 (Easy), 70-79 (Fairly Easy), 60-69 (Standard), 50-59 (Fairly Difficult), 30-49 (Difficult), 0-29 (Very Difficult). A score of 60-70 is ideal for general audiences.

Yes, emojis and special characters are counted in the character count. Each emoji typically counts as 1-2 characters, depending on the specific emoji (some complex emojis may count as more). Special characters like punctuation marks, symbols, accented letters, and non-Latin characters are all included in the character count. This ensures accurate counting for social media platforms.

Yes, we regularly update our social media character limits to reflect current platform standards. Current limits: Twitter (280 characters), Instagram captions (2,200 characters), Facebook posts (63,206 characters), and LinkedIn posts (3,000 characters). The progress bars change color when you approach or exceed these limits to help you stay within platform guidelines.

Keyword density shows the percentage of times a specific word appears in your text. Our tool calculates this by counting word frequency (excluding common words like "the", "and", "a") and dividing by the total word count. It displays the most frequent keyword and its density percentage. For SEO, a keyword density of 1-3% is generally recommended to avoid keyword stuffing.

Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, which is the average speaking pace for presentations. These are estimates and actual times may vary based on text complexity, reader experience, and speaking style. The estimates are useful for content planning and presentation timing.

Absolutely! This tool is excellent for SEO optimization. Use it to optimize meta descriptions (150-160 characters), title tags (50-60 characters), and content length. The readability score helps ensure your content is accessible to your target audience. Keyword density analysis helps avoid over-optimization. The tool also helps with content planning by showing reading time, which affects user engagement metrics.

Yes, our character counter is fully responsive and works perfectly on all devices including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. The interface adapts to different screen sizes, and all features including real-time counting, social media limits, and text analysis work seamlessly on mobile devices. You can use it anywhere, anytime.

There's no hard limit on text length, but very large texts (over 100,000 characters) may slow down real-time analysis on older devices. The tool is optimized for typical use cases like social media posts, blog articles, and documents. For extremely large texts, consider analyzing sections separately. All features work regardless of text length, ensuring accurate counting and analysis.

User Testimonials & Reviews

Sarah Johnson

Social Media Manager

"Perfect tool for managing my social media content! The real-time character counting helps me stay within Twitter's limits, and the social media progress bars are incredibly useful. I use this daily for all my client posts."

Mark Chen

Content Writer & SEO Specialist

"As a content writer, this tool is invaluable for SEO optimization. The readability score feature helps me ensure my content is accessible, and the keyword density analysis prevents over-optimization. The reading time estimate is perfect for content planning."

Emily Rodriguez

University Student

"This character counter saved me so much time during my thesis writing! I could easily track word counts for different sections and ensure I met all the requirements. The privacy aspect is great - knowing my work stays on my device gives me peace of mind."

David Thompson

Email Marketing Specialist

"Excellent tool for email marketing! I use it to optimize subject lines and preview text. The character counting is accurate, and I love that it works offline. The interface is clean and user-friendly. Highly recommend for any marketer."

Lisa Park

Freelance Copywriter

"This is my go-to tool for all copywriting projects. The comprehensive text analysis helps me deliver better content to clients. The speaking time feature is particularly useful for script writing. Simple, effective, and completely free!"

James Wilson

App Developer

"Perfect for app development! I use this to ensure UI text fits within design constraints and to optimize app store descriptions. The mobile-responsive design means I can use it on any device. Great tool for developers and designers."

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Average Rating

Based on 156+ user reviews

Tool Features

Character count with and without spaces
Word, sentence, paragraph, and line counting
Social media character limit tracking
Reading time and speaking time estimation
Readability scoring and analysis
Keyword density calculation
Real-time text analysis
Works offline after page load