Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, letters, digits, line breaks and UTF-8 bytes. Set a limit to see how many characters are left.
Free · No upload · 100% on your device
How to use Character Counter
- Type or paste your text.
- Choose the settings in the side panel. The result updates as you type.
- Copy the result or download it as a file.
Private by design. Everything you type, open or record is processed in this browser tab and is never uploaded to KittySuite.
About Character Counter
Characters are counted as you would see them, so an emoji or an accented letter counts once even when it is stored as several code points. UTF-8 bytes matter for databases and SMS gateways that limit storage rather than visible characters.
Everything runs in this browser tab: your text is never uploaded or stored, and the result updates as you type. It keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
Character Counter: frequently asked questions
How do I count characters with and without spaces?
Paste the text and both totals appear at once, along with letters, digits, line breaks and UTF-8 bytes.
How do I check a character limit?
Enter the limit in the side panel to see how many characters are left or how far over you are.
Does an emoji count as one character?
Yes. Characters are counted as you see them, so an emoji or accented letter counts once even if it is stored as several code points.
Why would I need the UTF-8 byte count?
Some databases and SMS gateways limit storage in bytes rather than visible characters, and non-English letters use more bytes.
Which social networks does it cover?
For X, Instagram, LinkedIn and other platform limits, use Social Character Counter, which also follows X’s rules for links.