Everything you need to analyze text
A fast, distraction-free character and word counter built to be friendly for everyone — from students and writers to social media managers and developers.
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Real-time counting
Characters and words update instantly as you type, paste, or upload — no “Calculate” button needed.
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Completely private
Your text is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to a server. Safe for confidential content.
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Works offline
Install it once and keep using it with no internet connection — on your phone or computer.
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Limit checker
Stay within X, SMS, Instagram and LinkedIn limits with one-click presets and a live progress bar.
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Detailed statistics
Sentences, paragraphs, lines, unique words, reading time, speaking time and more.
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Upload & drag-drop
Load a .txt, .md, .csv or other text file directly, or drag it onto the box.
How to count characters
It only takes a few seconds — and works for non-technical users too.
Add your text
Type directly, click Paste, or Upload/drag a text file into the box.
See the count
The character and word counts appear instantly, along with full text statistics.
Check a limit
Optionally set a character limit (or pick a preset) to see how much room you have left.
Copy or clear
Use Copy to grab your text, or Clear to start fresh. Your work auto-saves locally.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how the character counter works.
Is this character counter free?
Yes. Character Counter is completely free to use with no sign-up, no ads and no limits on how much text you can analyze.
Is my text private?
Absolutely. All counting happens directly in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server, making it safe for confidential and sensitive content.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After your first visit the tool works fully offline, and you can even install it as an app on your phone or computer.
How are characters counted?
Characters include every letter, number, symbol and space. We also show a separate count that excludes spaces, which is useful for strict form and post limits.
Can I check social media character limits?
Yes. The built-in limit checker has one-click presets for X/Twitter (280), SMS (160), Instagram captions (2200) and LinkedIn posts (5000), plus a custom limit field.