Do spaces count as characters?

Yes, by default the main count includes spaces, matching how most platforms count characters. A separate reading shows the count without spaces.

What's a good meta description length for SEO?

Search engines typically display up to around 155–160 characters of a meta description before truncating it, so aim to keep the important information within that limit.

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Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces, and check against common platform limits.

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Characters

Without spaces

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About this tool

Check your text against character limits for social posts, SMS messages, meta descriptions, and title tags. The counter updates live and shows exactly how many characters remain once you pick a limit.

How to use this tool

1
Paste your text
Type or paste text into the field.
2
Pick a platform limit (optional)
Choose a preset like a title tag or SMS segment to see how many characters remain.
3
Trim to fit
Edit your text until the remaining-character count is zero or positive.

Frequently asked questions

Do spaces count as characters?: Yes, by default the main count includes spaces, matching how most platforms count characters. A separate reading shows the count without spaces.
What's a good meta description length for SEO?: Search engines typically display up to around 155–160 characters of a meta description before truncating it, so aim to keep the important information within that limit.

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