Includes spaces and line breaks
Character limit tool
Count characters against a limit
Common presets
Character Counter check strict text limits Character metrics
Whitespace removed from the count
Useful for storage and payload limits
Line breaks can matter in form fields
When a character counter is the right tool
Strict fields
Use this for bios, ads, social posts, form fields and database fields where a hard character limit matters more than word count.
Bytes are different
Some systems limit bytes rather than visible characters. Emoji and non-Latin text can use more bytes than plain English letters.
Character counter questions
Does this character counter include spaces?
Yes, by default. Toggle the include-spaces option above to count only visible characters and exclude all whitespace, line breaks and tabs.
What is the difference between characters and bytes?
A character is a single visible unit of text. A byte is a unit of storage. Emoji and non-Latin characters often use more than one UTF-8 byte, so the byte count can be larger than the character count.
What character limit should I use for posts and bios?
Common limits include 160 for SMS, 280 for short posts, 500 for short bios and 1000 to 5000 for product descriptions and abstracts. Use the preset buttons or enter a custom limit.
Why does my character count differ from another tool?
Some tools count code points, some count grapheme clusters and some count UTF-16 units. Emoji and combined characters can produce different totals. This counter uses JavaScript string length, which matches most web form validations.