Character Counter
Count characters, bytes, and Unicode code points in text.
- 100% free
- Private in browser
- No signup
- No watermarks
Counts
- Characters
- 0
- No spaces
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Bytes (UTF-8)
- 0
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About Character Counter
Stay under tweet, bio, SMS, or form limits with Character Counter on TheToolss. Paste any text and get instant character counts with and without spaces, plus word and byte statistics for publishing workflows. The byte figure matters more often than people expect — emoji and accented characters cost more than one byte, which is what pushes an SMS into a second segment or trips a database column limit. Counts update live as you type or paste. It is free, works on mobile, and counts privately in your browser with no account.
How to use Character Counter
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Review character counts with and without spaces.
- Use word and byte stats to fit platform or form limits.
Key features
- Character count with and without spaces
- Word and byte statistics
- Live updates as you type or paste
- Helpful for social bios, tweets, and forms
- Private browser counting — no signup
Frequently asked questions
- Is Character Counter free?
- Yes. It is free on TheToolss with no account required.
- Does it count spaces?
- Yes. You can see counts both with and without spaces.
- Does it count words too?
- Yes. Word and byte stats appear alongside character totals.
- Can I use it for Twitter/X or Instagram bios?
- Yes. Paste your draft and trim until you are under the limit.
- Is text stored on a server?
- No. Counting happens locally in your browser.