Character Counter

Yes, the main character count includes spaces, which is how most platforms count characters. We also show a separate "Characters (no spaces)" count for contexts where spaces are excluded.

For SEO, Google typically displays the first 60 characters of a title tag and the first 160 characters of a meta description. Keeping your content within these limits ensures it appears properly in search results without being truncated.

Our word counter splits your text by spaces and counts each resulting segment as a word. This is the standard method used by most word processors and writing tools. Consecutive spaces, tabs, and line breaks are treated as a single separator, so extra whitespace won't inflate your word count.

Instagram captions have a maximum character limit of 2,200 characters. However, captions are truncated in the feed after about 125 characters, so it's important to put your most compelling text first. Our character counter helps you stay within the 2,200-character limit while crafting engaging captions.

LinkedIn posts have a character limit of 3,000 characters. LinkedIn articles, on the other hand, allow up to 120,000 characters. For regular feed posts, keeping your content under 3,000 characters ensures nothing gets cut off. Use our counter to track your LinkedIn post length in real time.

Yes, our character counter is fully Unicode-aware and counts emojis correctly. Most emojis are counted as a single character, which matches how platforms like Twitter/X and Instagram count them. Some complex emojis (such as family or flag emojis) may use multiple Unicode code points but are still displayed and counted as one visible character.

The reading time estimate is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of 200 to 250 words per minute. This is a widely accepted benchmark used by platforms like Medium and WordPress. The speaking time estimate uses a slightly slower rate of around 130 words per minute, which reflects a natural speaking pace.

Absolutely. Our character counter is ideal for academic writing where strict word counts or character limits apply. Whether you're writing an essay with a 500-word limit, a dissertation abstract capped at 300 words, or a journal submission with specific character requirements, our tool gives you accurate real-time counts to keep your work within guidelines.

Facebook allows up to 63,206 characters per post, making it one of the most generous platforms for text content. However, posts are truncated in the feed after about 480 characters with a "See more" link, so placing your key message early is still important. Our counter tracks your text against Facebook's limit so you always know where you stand.

Yes, our character counter is completely free to use with no limits. You can count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs as many times as you want without creating an account or logging in. There are no daily caps, no hidden fees, and no restrictions on the amount of text you can analyze.

Yes, our character counter is fully responsive and works on all mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. The interface adapts to your screen size automatically, so you can count characters on the go from any browser. No app installation is required -- simply open the page in your mobile browser and start typing or paste your text.