Free Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and lines in your text. See reading time, speaking time and keyword density analysis — all in real-time.
Why Use a Character Counter?
Character counters are essential for writers, SEO specialists, developers, and social media managers. Many platforms enforce strict character limits:
Twitter / X
280 characters
Instagram Bio
150 characters
Meta Description
155–160 characters
Character vs. Word Count — What's the Difference?
A character count measures every individual character including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation. A word count measures the number of words separated by spaces. Both metrics are important but serve different purposes — character limits are common on social media, while word counts are standard in academic writing and content marketing.
This tool provides both metrics along with advanced stats like reading time (based on the average reading speed of 238 words per minute), speaking time (based on 150 WPM), and keyword density analysis for SEO optimization.