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Character Counter

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Free online character counter with Twitter (280), LinkedIn (3000), and meta description (160) limit indicators. Count characters with and without spaces.

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A platform's character limit rarely lines up with a simple word count, a tweet is measured in characters, not words, and a meta description's practical display limit is also character-based, which means knowing you're under a word count doesn't actually tell you whether you're under the character limit that matters for wherever the text is actually going. This tool counts characters against the specific limits several platforms actually enforce, Twitter's 280, LinkedIn's 3,000, a meta description's roughly 160, with and without spaces counted separately since some limits count them and others effectively don't matter as much.

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Useful for confirming a tweet fits before posting it, checking a meta description won't get truncated in search results, or verifying a LinkedIn post stays under its much higher character ceiling before publishing.

Key features

  • Clean interface
  • Fast processing
  • No signup required
  • Works offline

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Quick answers for Character Counter

What is the Character Counter?
The Character Counter is a free online tool that counts characters and words and tracks your progress against four built-in limits: Tweet/X (280), LinkedIn (3,000), Meta Description (160), and Google Title (60). Perfect for writing content that has to fit.
Does the Character Counter count spaces?
Yes. It displays totals both with and without spaces, so you can match whatever limit a platform enforces.
What Twitter/X character limit does the Character Counter use?
The Character Counter uses 280 characters, the default Twitter/X limit for free accounts. Premium accounts allow longer posts, but the bar still warns you whenever you cross 280 because that is the limit non-Premium followers see.
Is meta description length really capped at 160?
Google truncates meta descriptions around 155–160 characters on desktop and around 120 on mobile. The Character Counter uses 160 as a safe upper bound for SEO.
Does the Character Counter work offline?
Yes. Once this page has loaded, the Character Counter runs entirely in your browser - no server calls, no tracking, and no signup.