What does the text counter show?
Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines. Also shows average word length and reading time estimate. Perfect for essays, articles, tweets, and any text analysis needs.
Text Counter
Count words, letters or textual data online
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using our Text Counter
Text Counter - Frequently Asked Questions
How is character count different from word count?
Character count includes every letter, number, space, and punctuation mark. Word count counts groups of characters separated by spaces. Twitter uses character count (280 limit), essays often use word count.
Can I count text from a file?
Yes! Upload .txt, .doc, .docx, or .pdf files. The tool extracts all text and shows counts instantly. Or paste directly from clipboard. All processing happens in your browser for privacy.
Does it work for all languages?
Absolutely! Supports English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and all Unicode languages. Accurately counts words in Asian languages using intelligent word segmentation.
Can I check against social media limits?
Yes! Built-in limits for Twitter/X (280), Instagram (2,200), Facebook (63,206), LinkedIn (3,000). Visual indicators show when you're within limits. Perfect for crafting social media posts.
About This Tool
What It Does
Count text, characters, and words online for free with our professional text counter. Ideal for translators, copywriters, students, and developers who need precise text metrics. Features include character count with and without spaces, line count, byte size, and unique word analysis. Works with all Unicode languages and handles code snippets, markdown, and formatted text correctly.
Technology
How It Works
Paste any text directly or upload documents. The tool analyzes your content instantly and displays: total characters, characters without spaces, word count, line count, paragraph count, unique words, and estimated byte size. Toggle between different counting modes including strict ASCII and Unicode-aware counting. Export your analysis as a report or copy metrics to clipboard.
Popular Uses
Common Use Cases
1
Translation work - verify character counts match between source and target languages
2
SMS marketing - ensure text messages fit within 160-character GSM limits
3
Meta descriptions - check SEO meta descriptions stay within Google's 155-160 character limit
4
Programming - count bytes and characters in code strings and API payloads
5
Legal documents - verify affidavit and contract text lengths meet court requirements
Compatibility
Supported Formats
Text paste.txt.doc.docx.pdf.md
Comparison
How We Compare
| Feature | Keynou | LetterCount | WordCount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free (ads) | Free (ads) |
| File Upload | Yes | No | No |
| Unique Words | Yes | No | No |
| Unicode Support | Full | Basic | Basic |
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