Free Character Counter — Count Characters Instantly
Real-time character count with and without spaces. Perfect for social media limits.
Notepad AI's character counter is a free, real-time tool that counts every character in your text as you type. It displays both characters with spaces and without spaces, plus word count and other metrics. Perfect for staying within Twitter's 280 character limit, Instagram's 2,200 character limit, or any platform with character restrictions.
What This Tool Counts
Characters (with spaces)
Every character including spaces
Characters (no spaces)
Letters and symbols only
Words
Total word count
Sentences
Based on punctuation
Paragraphs
Separated by line breaks
Reading Time
Estimated read duration
Character Limit Reference
Character Counter FAQ
How does the character counter work?
The character counter analyzes your text in real-time as you type. It counts every character including letters, numbers, punctuation, and optionally spaces.
Does it count spaces as characters?
We show both counts — characters with spaces and characters without spaces — so you can meet any platform's specific requirements.
Why do I need a character counter?
Many platforms have character limits (Twitter 280, Instagram 2,200, SMS 160). A character counter helps you stay within limits without guessing.
Is the character count accurate?
Yes, our character counter accurately counts all characters including special characters, emojis, and unicode symbols.
Is the character counter free?
Yes, the character counter is completely free with no limits. Count as many characters as you need.
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