Free Character Counter Online

Characters With and Without Spaces

Not all character limits are measured the same way. Twitter/X counts spaces as characters, meaning a 280-character tweet includes every space between words. SMS billing works the same way — each space in your message contributes to the segment length that determines cost.

Clear Count shows both figures side by side so you always know exactly where you stand, whichever standard applies to your use case. No mental arithmetic, no ambiguity — just the number you need.

More Than Just Characters

Character count is one metric, but Clear Count gives you the full picture. Alongside characters with and without spaces, it displays your word count, sentence count, paragraph count, and an estimated reading time — all updating live as you type or paste.

Having every metric in one place means you never have to switch tools mid-edit. Whether you are trimming a sentence or restructuring an entire document, all the numbers you need are visible at once.

Built for Real Use Cases

Social media managers use it to nail platform character limits — 280 for a tweet, 2,200 for an Instagram caption, 700 for a LinkedIn post. Email and SMS marketers count characters to avoid message splits that increase send costs. SEO writers keep meta descriptions under 155 characters to prevent truncation in search results.

Job seekers check cover letter and personal statement limits before submitting applications. Whatever the constraint, Clear Count gives you the number instantly — no account, no delay, no distraction.

Open Character Counter — It's Free

Does it count spaces as characters?

Clear Count shows both: characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces. You can read whichever figure applies — both are displayed side by side at all times.

Is there a character limit?

No. Paste as much text as you need — a tweet, a cover letter, or an entire article. The counter handles any length without slowing down.

Is my text saved anywhere?

Nothing is saved or transmitted. All processing happens in your browser, and your text disappears the moment you close or refresh the tab. No account, no history, no logs.