Character Counter
Live character counter for social posts, bios, and meta tags.
Live character counter for social posts, bios, and meta tags.
How to use Character Counter
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Paste your text in the editor.
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Read character counts with and without spaces.
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Check the remaining budget for common platforms.
Real examples of Character Counter in action
Free online word counter — count words, characters, sentences, and reading time as you type. Works in your browser. No sign-up required.
138 characters · 13 under Google's 160-char meta description limit ✓
Tip for writers: bookmark a free word counter that tells you reading time too. Lets you stop counting paragraphs and just write. #productivity #writingtools
164 characters · 116 left under Twitter's 280 limit ✓
Free Online Word Counter — Count Words, Characters, Sentences, and Reading Time Live
84 characters · 24 over Google's 60-char title limit — trim needed ⚠
Who is Character Counter for?
SEO specialists crafting meta descriptions under 160 characters
Social media managers fitting tweets into Twitter's 280-character limit
Content marketers writing Google titles at the ideal 60-character length
App developers writing iOS App Store subtitles within the 30-character cap
SMS marketers composing messages under the 160-character standard SMS segment
Why use Character Counter?
- Live counts for characters, with/without spaces.
- Tracks budget for Twitter, Meta description, and title tags.
- Private — everything runs in your browser.
Common use cases
- Fit a meta description under 160 characters.
- Stay within Twitter's 280-character limit.
- Make sure a post title respects Google's 60-character limit.
How Character Counter keeps your data private
Every keystroke is tallied directly in your browser — no server ever sees your text. This is important for writers drafting confidential ad copy, product launch teasers under embargo, or internal announcements where content leaks could matter.
How Character Counter compares to alternatives
Honest comparison to other popular options — pick the right tool for the job.
| Tool | Main limitation |
|---|---|
| LetterCount | Pushes ads between counts and lacks per-platform budgets |
| CharacterCountOnline | Dated interface with heavy ad trackers on every page view |
| Microsoft Word | Opening Word just to count characters is overkill for a tweet |
| Character Counter | Free, runs in your browser, no sign-up, no watermarks, no file-size limits beyond your device memory. |
Limitations & things to know
- Emoji and special Unicode characters count as 1 character each
- Platform limits shown are approximate — some platforms use byte-counting
About Character Counter
Character counts matter on the web — a Twitter post has 280 characters, a Google search title has 60, and a meta description has around 160. Xevon Tools' Character Counter gives you live counts with and without spaces plus a budget tracker for the most common platforms, so you always know where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Your files never leave your device
Every tool on Xevon Tools runs 100% in your browser. No uploads, no servers, no tracking. Free forever.
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