Use this free online character counter to count characters, characters without spaces, words, paragraphs, sentences, and reading time instantly.
Character counting is helpful for SEO titles, meta descriptions, social posts, and any writing task with a hard limit.
Quick answers about the character counter and how to use it.
The character counter updates instantly based on the text you paste or type into the editor.
Yes. The character counter is free and works directly in your browser.
No. The text is processed on the page so you can use the tool for quick checks and drafts.
Last updated: March 2026
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