Characters With Spaces
Count every visible character plus spaces, punctuation, symbols, numbers, and line breaks.
Online writing utility
Character Counter Online
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and keyword density.
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Count Characters, Letters, Words, and Spaces Online
This character counter online helps you measure text length instantly. Paste or type your text to count total characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, and keyword density in one place.
Use it for social posts, page titles, meta descriptions, application forms, essays, SMS messages, ad copy, captions, product descriptions, and any text with strict character limits.
What This Character Counter Measures
Characters Without Spaces
Check text length when spaces should not count toward your limit.
Words and Sentences
Review word count, sentence count, paragraph count, and text structure while editing.
Reading Time
Estimate reading and speaking time from the same text.
Common Character Count Use Cases
SEO Titles and Meta Descriptions
Check character length before publishing page titles, descriptions, and snippets.
Social Media Posts
Keep posts, captions, bios, and messages within platform limits.
Forms and Applications
Measure answers before pasting them into forms with strict length restrictions.
Editing and Proofreading
Shorten paragraphs, compare drafts, and balance text length across sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters online?
Paste or type your text into the editor. The character counter updates instantly with total characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Does this count spaces as characters?
Yes. The tool shows both total characters with spaces and characters without spaces, so you can use whichever number your platform or assignment requires.
Is this the same as a letter counter?
It works for letter counting, but it also counts numbers, punctuation, symbols, spaces, and line breaks. That makes it more useful for real character limits.
Is my text uploaded or stored?
No. Character counting runs in your browser. Your text is not uploaded to a server.
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