Does it count spaces?

Both totals are shown: characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces, so you can use whichever a platform requires.

Can I use it for Twitter/X or meta descriptions?

Yes. It's ideal for staying within character limits like tweets (280), SMS (160) and SEO meta descriptions (~160).

Does the counter update as I type?

Yes — characters, letters and lines update instantly with every keystroke.

Is the character counter free?

Yes, free with no sign-up, and your text stays in your browser.

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces, plus line totals.

Your text

Characters

Without spaces

Letters

Lines

Track character counts for tweets, meta descriptions, SMS and form limits in real time.

What is a Character Counter?

A character counter measures the exact length of your text — characters with and without spaces, letters and lines. Fontily's updates live as you type, helping you fit strict limits on social media, SMS and SEO fields.

Features

Characters with and without spaces.
Letter and line totals.
Real-time updates as you type.
Private — text is processed in your browser.
Free with no sign-up.

How to Use the Character Counter

Type or paste your text into the box.
All counts update instantly.
Trim or expand your text to fit the limit you need.

Benefits

Character limits are everywhere — and going over means truncated tweets, cut-off meta descriptions or extra SMS charges. A live counter lets you edit to fit precisely, so your message displays in full wherever it's posted.

Use Cases

Twitter/X posts within the 280-character limit.
SEO meta titles and descriptions.
SMS messages within 160 characters.
Form fields and bios with length limits.

Conclusion

Fontily's Character Counter gives you precise, real-time character totals for any field with a limit. Paste your text above and trim it to fit — free and private.

Frequently asked questions

Both totals are shown: characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces.