11 visible characters including the space.
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Text analysis
Character Counter
Quick answerPaste or type text to see live character, word, line and byte counts. The text stays in your browser.
0Characters
0Without whitespace
0Lines
0Words
0UTF-8 bytes
How to use Character Counter
- 1Paste or type your content.
- 2Choose the required action.
- 3Review the output.
- 4Copy or download the result.
About Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces. Use it when you need the result without the overhead of opening a larger application. For anything important, compare the output with your source and keep the original until you are satisfied with the result.
Count the way the destination counts
Character limits are common in metadata, forms and messaging systems, but a visible character is not always one computer code unit. Emoji and combined Unicode characters are the usual edge cases.
Check whether the target counts spaces and line breaks. If a field has its own live counter, that counter is the final authority for submission.
A realistic example
For a 160-character form field, draft here first, then paste into the destination and confirm its own counter agrees.
When this tool is not the right fit
Do not use a generic character count as a guarantee for a platform with custom Unicode rules.
What this tool does
Character Counter counts the characters in text, including or excluding spaces depending on the displayed metric.
Common use cases
- Check social post limits
- Validate metadata lengths
- Measure form-field content
- Compare headlines
Limitations
- Some emoji and combined Unicode characters may consist of more than one code unit.
Privacy & processing
Processed locally in your browser
For this tool, the selected input is handled in your browser. It is not intentionally uploaded to Get Tools Lab for the core operation.
Example results
If the result does not look right
- Check whether the platform limit counts spaces, line breaks or Unicode code points differently.
Last tested: 2026-09-03
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Answers about Character Counter
What can I use Character Counter for?
Count characters with and without spaces.
When should I double-check the result?
Double-check the output whenever formatting, meaning, compatibility, or a platform-specific rule matters. The tool handles the mechanical step; you still decide whether the result fits your final use.
What is a common reason to use Character Counter?
A common use is to finish the character counter task quickly without opening a larger desktop application.
What should I watch out for when using Character Counter?
Check the input format and review the output before replacing an original file or using the result in an important workflow.
How do I get a better result with Character Counter?
Start with a clean input, use the simplest settings that meet your goal, and compare the result with the original before you download or reuse it.
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