Last verified: 2026-06-17

Free Character Counter & Text Length Tool

Keep track of text metrics and confirm character limits across different online platforms. Avoid truncation and analyze your copy instantly.

Online Character Counter

Count characters, words, paragraphs, and check social media limit metrics in real-time.

0Characters
0No Spaces
0Words
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
< 10 secondsReading Speed

How to Use

1. Click Copy

Click the primary action button to copy the invisible character to your clipboard.

2. Paste Anywhere

Go to your game, application, or chat window and paste the character (Ctrl+V or long-press).

Platform Compatibility

Windows 10/11
WorksFull Support
macOS / Safari
WorksFull Support
iOS (iMessage/Safari)
WorksFull Support
Android (WhatsApp)
WorksFull Support
Discord Chat
WorksFull Support
Steam Profile
WorksFull Support

Common Use Cases

Send blank messages to bypass chat restrictions

Format paragraphs and insert spacing on Instagram/TikTok bios

Create empty folder names or hidden files on desktop operating systems

How to Count Characters and Check Limits Online

Pasting text into input boxes can trigger truncation if it exceeds platform limits. Our online character-counter tracks character lengths, word counts, reading speeds, and lists platform limitations in real time.

Key Platform Limits to Monitor

Keep your posts and descriptions within these standard character limits:

PlatformTarget FieldCharacter Limit
Twitter (X)Post280 characters
InstagramBio150 characters
LinkedInPost3,000 characters
TikTokBio80 characters

Why UTF-16 Lengths Can Vary

In JavaScript, string length is measured in UTF-16 code units. Accented characters or complex emojis count as multiple units, which can make your text exceed platform limits.

"👍".length; // Returns 2 code units

Our counter tracks exact Unicode code points to ensure absolute accuracy.

Check case conversion on our text-case-converter page or styling options on our fancy-text-generator page.

If you have formatting issues, run your text through our invisible character detector.

Frequently Asked Questions