Do spaces count as characters?

Most platforms count spaces, so the primary figure includes them. A separate 'without spaces' count is shown for cases where only visible characters matter.

What are the recommended SEO lengths?

Aim for roughly 50–60 characters for a page title and up to about 155–160 for a meta description, so they aren't truncated in search results.

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Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces, and check your text against social and SEO limits.

Text

0Characters

0No spaces

0Words

0Lines

Against common limits

SEO title0 / 60

Meta description0 / 160

Tweet / X post0 / 280

SMS segment0 / 160

What this does

Counts characters (with and without spaces), words and lines, and shows how your text measures up against common limits like tweets, SMS messages, and SEO title and meta-description lengths.

How to use it

1Type or paste your text.
2Read the live character and word counts.
3Check the limit indicators for the platforms you care about.

Examples

Keep a meta description under 160 characters
Fit a post within a 280-character limit

Frequently asked questions

Do spaces count as characters?: Most platforms count spaces, so the primary figure includes them. A separate 'without spaces' count is shown for cases where only visible characters matter.
What are the recommended SEO lengths?: Aim for roughly 50–60 characters for a page title and up to about 155–160 for a meta description, so they aren't truncated in search results.

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