OpenCharacterCounter

Open Character Counter

The Character Counter That Also Checks Your Writing

Instantly track characters, words, and platform limits — plus get real-time grammar, spelling, and clarity feedback most counters don’t offer.

Why this character counter is different

Most character counters only count. Ours also catches grammar, spelling, and clarity issues in real time — so you’re not just hitting a limit, you’re writing something better. No sign-up, no data stored, completely free.

Limit
✓ Copied
0
0 Characters
0 Words
0 Sentences
0 Paragraphs
0m 0s Reading Time
0m 0s Speaking Time

Top keywords

  • Start typing to see keyword frequency…

Character density

Letters 0%
Numbers 0%
Spaces 0%
Punctuation 0%

Who benefits from a character counter?

Free Character Counter offers something for everyone.

Professionals

Craft polished resumes, cover letters, and reports that stay within character limits and make a strong impression.

Students

Meet character requirements for essays, applications, and abstracts while keeping your writing clear and effective.

Researchers

Stay within formatting limits for abstracts and reports while keeping your writing clear and well-structured.

Social Media Managers

Write posts and captions that fit platform-specific character limits while staying engaging and on-brand.

Journalists

Ensure articles, headlines, and summaries remain concise and impactful while meeting editorial standards.

Copywriters

Write concise, compelling content while staying within character limits for headlines, taglines, and promotions.

Marketers

Maximize impact with copy that fits character constraints in ad creatives, meta descriptions, and email subject lines.

Authors

Stay within submission limits for manuscripts, synopses, and summaries without sacrificing style or substance.


Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the Free Character Counter.

A character counter is a tool that tracks the number of characters in a piece of text in real time. As you type or paste text into the input area, it instantly counts every character — including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation — and displays the total. Our tool also counts words, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading and speaking time, all at once.
Yes — by default, the main character count includes spaces. This matches how most platforms (like Twitter/X, Instagram, and LinkedIn) count characters. The character density breakdown at the bottom also shows you exactly how many of your characters are spaces versus letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Here are the most common platform limits:
  • X (Twitter): 280 characters per post
  • Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
  • Facebook post: 63,206 characters
  • LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters
  • YouTube title: 100 characters
  • Meta description (SEO): 160 characters
  • Email subject line: 60 characters (recommended)
  • SMS text message: 160 characters
Use the Platform Limits panel in the tool to set any of these with one click.
Absolutely. Type any number into the Limit field in the toolbar above the text area. A progress bar will appear and turn yellow as you approach your limit, then red if you exceed it. You can also click any platform chip to set that platform’s limit instantly.
No. Everything you type stays entirely in your browser. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of the text you enter into the character counter. Your writing is 100% private — it never leaves your device.
Reading time is estimated based on an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute. Speaking time uses a slower rate of 150 words per minute, which reflects a comfortable presentation pace. These are averages — actual times may vary depending on the complexity of your content and the individual reader.
Yes, completely. There are no sign-ups, no paywalls, no hidden fees, and no premium tiers. Every feature — character counting, word counting, platform limits, keyword frequency, character density, reading time — is free to use with no restrictions.
Yes. The Free Character Counter is fully responsive and works on any device — desktop, tablet, or smartphone. All stats update in real time whether you’re typing on a keyboard or a touchscreen.