Character & Word Counter
Free online character counter and word counter. Count characters with and without spaces, words, lines and paragraphs, and estimate reading time as you type.
What is a Character & Word Counter?
A character counter shows exactly how long a piece of text is. This tool counts characters with spaces and without spaces, words, lines and paragraphs in real time, and estimates reading time at 200 words per minute. It is useful for anything with a length limit: meta titles (about 60 characters), meta descriptions (about 155), X posts (280), SMS (160), essays and form fields. Your text is counted in the browser and never uploaded.
Execution Privacy:Toolbrix processes this utility using🔒 Processed locally — no text data ever leaves your browser.
How to use this Character & Word Counter
Paste or type your text into the input box.
The counts update instantly in the result panel.
Compare the character count with the limit of the platform you are writing for and edit until it fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Does this count spaces as characters?
It shows both: the total including spaces, and a second count with all spaces, tabs and line breaks removed.
Q:How are words counted?
A word is any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, the same rule most word processors use.
Q:How long should a meta description be?
Google usually shows around 150–160 characters on desktop and fewer on mobile, so aim for 120–155 characters.
Q:Is my text stored?
No. Counting runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
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