70 toolsAbout Word & Character Counter
The Word and Character Counter tool gives you instant statistics for any text: total lines, non-blank lines, word count, character count with spaces, and character count without spaces. All counts update in real-time as you type or paste.
This tool is essential for writers working with character-limited platforms like Twitter and SMS, developers checking API payload sizes, students meeting word count requirements, and data analysts validating text field lengths.
The line counter distinguishes between total lines (including blank lines) and non-blank lines (excluding empty lines), giving you a clear picture of your data's density.
Everything runs locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
How to Use Word & Character Counter
Paste or type your text into the input.
All statistics update in real-time: lines, words, characters with and without spaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the character count include spaces?
Both counts are shown side by side: characters including spaces, and characters excluding spaces.
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines). Consecutive whitespace is treated as a single separator.
Does the line count include blank lines?
Both counts are shown: total lines (including blank lines) and non-blank lines (blank lines excluded).
Can I use this to check Twitter character limits?
Yes — Twitter's character limit is 280 characters. The character count (with spaces) gives you the number to check against.
Can I use this to check SMS length?
Yes — standard SMS messages are 160 characters. The character count (with spaces) tells you if your message will be split into multiple SMS parts.
How is this useful for SEO?
Meta descriptions should be under 160 characters. Title tags should be under 60 characters. The character counter helps you write within these limits.