Character Counter
Counts characters, characters without spaces, words, and bytes in real time. Perfect for checking essay or assignment length.
Text input
Summary
Characters (with spaces)
0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Bytes (UTF-8)
- 0
Character Counter tallies your characters, characters without spaces, words, and byte size the moment you type. It is handy for staying inside strict length limits, such as social media posts, SMS messages, meta descriptions, or form fields that cap input.
How to use the Character Counter
- Paste or type your text into the input box.
- Watch the character, word, and byte totals update instantly as you edit.
- Compare the count against your target limit and trim or expand the text as needed.
- Clear the box to start a fresh count whenever you like.
Frequently asked questions
- Do spaces count as characters?
- Yes. The main character total includes every space, but a separate count shows characters without spaces so you can see both at once.
- Why is the byte count different from the character count?
- Plain English letters use one byte each, but accented letters, emoji, and many non-Latin characters use several bytes in UTF-8. The byte count reflects this, which matters for limits measured in bytes.
- Is my text sent to a server?
- No. Counting happens directly in your browser, so the text you paste never leaves your device.
- Does it count line breaks?
- Yes. Each line break is treated as a character, so the total matches what most platforms enforce when they check length.