Character Counter — Real-time Text Statistics
Count characters, words, lines, and bytes in real-time. Perfect for social media posts, email subjects, and content creation with platform-specific limits.
Text Input
Enter or paste your text to get real-time character and word counts
Statistics
Platform Limits
Check your text against social media and platform character limits
How to Use the Character Counter
Getting Started
- 1. Enter text: Type or paste your content in the text area
- 2. View statistics: See real-time character, word, and line counts
- 3. Check limits: Click platform buttons to see character limits
- 4. Monitor progress: Watch the progress bar for limit compliance
- 5. Copy results: Use copy buttons for text or statistics
- 6. Try samples: Load example texts to test the counter
Use Cases
Platform Character Limits Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the character counter count?
Our character counter provides real-time counts for characters (with and without spaces), words, lines, paragraphs, and bytes. It also shows reading time estimates based on average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Does it work with social media character limits?
Yes! The character counter shows limits for Twitter (280 chars), Instagram captions (2,200 chars), LinkedIn posts (3,000 chars), and other social media platforms. Click any platform to see a progress bar and limit warnings.
Can I copy the text and statistics?
Absolutely! Use the "Copy Text" button to copy your content, or "Copy Stats" to copy a detailed statistics report including character count, word count, reading time, and other metrics to your clipboard.
How accurate is the reading time estimation?
Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers. This provides a reliable estimate for blog posts, articles, and general content consumption.
What's the difference between characters and bytes?
Characters count individual letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces. Bytes measure the actual storage size of your text. For standard English text, they're usually the same, but special characters and emojis may use multiple bytes.