How to use the Word Counter
Paste an essay, article or social post to check length limits. Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters each count as one word, which matches how most CJK word limits work. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute; speaking time 150.
Character Counter with Spaces
Many platforms count characters with spaces, not words — and the limits are strict. This tool shows both numbers live as you type: total characters including every space, and characters with all whitespace removed. Use the "with spaces" count for X (Twitter) posts, SMS messages, meta descriptions and anywhere the platform counts every keystroke.
Common character limits to watch: X (Twitter) 280 characters, meta descriptions about 155–160, Instagram captions 2,200, LinkedIn posts 3,000, Google Ads headlines 30 per headline. College application essays often cap at 650 words or around 4,000 characters. Paste your draft here first and you will know instantly whether it fits — no surprises at submit time.
Unlike online counters that upload your text, everything here runs in your browser. Your draft never leaves your device, which matters for unpublished work, applications and anything confidential.
Frequently asked questions
What are common character limits?
X (Twitter) 280, meta descriptions about 155–160, Instagram captions 2,200, LinkedIn posts 3,000.
Is my text saved?
No. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
"With spaces" counts every character you typed, including spaces and line breaks — this is what most platforms enforce. "Without spaces" strips all whitespace first, which is useful for CJK text and for estimating pure content length.