Smartweb.tools Free character counter. Count characters with and without spaces instantly. Perfect for meta tags, social media bios, SMS and Twitter limits.

Still loading the full interface. Please wait a moment.

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces for meta descriptions, titles, captions and messages.

Character counter — count characters for SEO and social media

This free character counter shows your exact character count with spaces and without spaces. Character limits matter for SEO meta tags, social media bios, SMS messages, and any platform that enforces a hard character limit at display time.

Going over the limit on a meta title or meta description means the text gets truncated with "…" in Google search results — the character counter helps you stay within the safe zone and avoid wasted characters.

Character limits by platform

  • Google meta title: 50–60 characters
  • Google meta description: 120–155 characters
  • Twitter / X tweet: 280 characters
  • Instagram bio: 150 characters
  • LinkedIn headline: 220 characters
  • LinkedIn bio: 2,600 characters
  • SMS (standard): 160 characters per segment
  • YouTube video title: 100 characters (about 70 visible in search)

Characters with vs without spaces

Some platforms count characters with spaces (Twitter, Instagram), while others specify their limits in characters without spaces (some academic journals, press release services). Check the specific platform requirement and use the count you need.

How to use Character Counter

  1. Paste or type your text into the input box.
  2. The character count with spaces and without spaces updates instantly.
  3. Trim your text until the count is within your target limit.

Why this tool is useful

  • Instant count — updates with every keystroke.
  • Shows both with-spaces and without-spaces counts simultaneously.
  • Essential for meta descriptions (under 155) and meta titles (under 60).
  • Useful for Twitter, LinkedIn bio, Instagram bio and SMS limits.

Example use cases

Write and refine a meta description: aim for 120–155 characters. Check a Twitter/X thread post against the 280-character limit. Verify an Instagram caption stays within 2,200 characters. Confirm a product name fits within a platform character limit before importing a catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. Smartweb.tools tools are free to use without credits, payment or required membership.

Do I need to create an account?

No account is required for the public tools. Open a tool, add your input and use the result immediately.

Is my data stored?

Most browser tools are designed to process common inputs in your browser. If a tool or contact form requires submitted data, the page will explain what is needed and why.

Related tools

  • Word Counter — Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time for any text.
  • Text Case Converter — Convert text into title case, uppercase and lowercase formats.
  • Duplicate Line Remover — Remove duplicate lines from any list or text instantly — keep only unique entries with options for case sensitivity and whitespace trimming.
  • Text Reverser — Reverse text by characters, words, or lines — useful for puzzles, palindrome checking, data processing and creative writing.
  • Lorem Ipsum Generator — Generate Lorem Ipsum placeholder text in paragraphs, sentences, or words for mockups, wireframes and design layouts.