Character Counter

Paste any text to instantly see character count, line count, paragraph count, word count, and manuscript page conversions in real time. Everything runs in your browser, so even drafts and confidential text stay private.

✨ Features

  • Real-time character, line, and paragraph counting
  • Auto-detects full-width / half-width, plus byte size
  • Converts to 400 / 200 character manuscript pages
  • Runs entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device

🪄 Perfect for

Blog & social media drafts

Stay within X's 140 characters, Threads' 500 characters, or any other platform limit while drafting.

Essays & manuscripts

Useful for novels, book reports, and assignments with strict word or character limits.

Meta descriptions & SEO

Write page titles and descriptions while keeping an eye on the character count shown in search results.

Translation & editing

Compare source and translation lengths, or see how much you need to trim during editing.

🔒 Privacy

This tool runs entirely in your browser. The text you enter is never sent to any server.

❓ FAQ

How many characters can it count?

There is no character limit. It can count any amount of text as long as your browser can handle it.

Are spaces and line breaks counted?

Yes. The 'Characters' stat includes spaces and line breaks. To see the count without them, check the 'Characters (no whitespace)' value.

Is the count updated in real time?

Yes. Every stat updates instantly as you type or paste text into the text area.

Can I use it to check character limits for social media?

Absolutely. It is perfect for checking whether your post fits within X's 140-character limit, Threads' 500-character limit, or any other platform's restriction.
Options
Characters Including line breaks and spaces
0
Characters (no whitespace) Content characters only
0
Lines Separated by line breaks
0
Paragraphs Separated by blank lines
0
Words By spaces and punctuation
0
Bytes UTF-8 encoded
0
Full-width chars CJK, symbols, etc.
0
Half-width chars ASCII letters and digits
0
Manuscript paper 400 chars / sheet
0sheets
Manuscript paper 200 chars / sheet
0sheets