Character Counter
Count Unicode characters, characters without spaces, words and lines.
Count Unicode characters, characters without spaces, words and lines. Paste or type your text and the result updates instantly. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and there is no limit on how much text you can process.
What Character Counter does
Characters are counted as Unicode code points, which is closer to how most platforms measure field limits than counting bytes. A single visible emoji built from several joined code points therefore counts as more than one, exactly as it does against an Instagram bio limit.
Your text never leaves your device
This tool is written in JavaScript and runs locally in the browser tab. No text is transmitted to a server, none is written to a log, and none is retained after you close the page. That makes it safe for drafts, client work and anything else you would rather not paste into an online form.
Why results can differ from other tools
Text processing involves judgement calls: what counts as a word, whether a hyphenated compound is one token or two, how a line ending is treated. Different tools resolve these differently, so a small discrepancy between this and a word processor is expected rather than an error.
Frequently asked questions
Do emoji count as one character?
Not always. Many emoji are built from several code points joined together, so a single visible emoji can count as two or more characters. This counter counts Unicode code points, which is closer to how most platforms measure field limits.
Which social media limits should I check against?
Limits change, so test the real field rather than trusting a published number. Paste your text into the actual bio or post box and watch its own counter before you rely on ours.
Is Character Counter free to use?
Yes, completely. There is no account, no sign-up, no usage limit and no watermark. Every tool on this site runs in your browser and stays free.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?
No. The processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to a server, never logged and never stored.