Character Counter
Check the length of a tweet, bio, SMS, ad or meta description against the platform’s character limit as you type.
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Characters
0
Without spaces
0
Words
0
Your text
0 / 160
Limit:
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
0
Avg. word length
0 letters
Characters (no spaces)
0
Speaking time
0 sec
Reading speed
Average adults read 200–250 words per minute; students reading textbooks about 150.wpm
How to use Character Counter
- Type or paste your text.
- Choose a limit such as SMS 160 or X 280.
- Watch the bar: it turns red when you go over the limit.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Usually yes. Social networks and SMS count spaces. The tool shows both counts, with and without spaces.
How long should a meta description be?
Around 140–160 characters. Google may cut longer descriptions in search results.
Why does an SMS with Hindi or emoji allow fewer characters?
Messages with non-Latin characters or emoji use Unicode encoding, which allows 70 characters per SMS instead of 160.
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