Character Counter
Count characters with file upload, copy stats, cursor position, and real-time platform limits for social and SEO.
Cursor position: character 0 of 0
How to Use
Step-by-step guide to get the most from this tool
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Enter or upload text
Type, paste, or upload a text file.
- 2
Review counts
See characters, words, lines, spaces, and UTF-8 bytes.
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Check platform limits
Progress bars show usage against Twitter, SMS, and SEO limits.
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Copy stats
Tap any stat to copy, or note cursor position while editing.
Features
What makes this tool stand out
File upload
Count characters in uploaded text files.
Copy stats
One-click copy for any metric.
Cursor position
Live character index as you edit.
Platform limits
Twitter, SMS, Instagram, LinkedIn bars.
Full metrics
Chars, words, lines, spaces, bytes.
Private
No data leaves your browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
What is the Twitter/X character limit?+
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post for standard accounts.
How many characters should a meta description be?+
Keep meta descriptions under 160 characters to avoid truncation in Google search results.
What is the difference between characters and bytes?+
Characters count symbols; bytes measure UTF-8 storage — emojis use 2–4 bytes each.
Can I upload a file to count?+
Yes. Click Upload file to count characters in .txt, .md, .json, .csv, or .html files.
What does cursor position show?+
It shows which character index your cursor is at — useful for editing within platform limits.
Can I copy individual stats?+
Click any stat card to copy that count to your clipboard.
What platforms are tracked?+
Twitter/X, SMS, meta description, SEO title, Instagram caption, and LinkedIn post limits.
Is my text private?+
Yes. All counting runs locally in your browser.