Does the character count include spaces?

Yes. The default character count includes every character: letters, digits, spaces, punctuation, and newlines. Switch to the 'Characters (no spaces)' mode to exclude spaces.

Why does my count differ from Twitter?

Twitter applies its own URL shortening and emoji weighting rules. This tool counts raw Unicode code points. Emojis may count as 2 characters in some contexts.

Are line breaks counted as characters?

Yes. Each line break counts as one character, like a space. Use the No spaces count to leave out spaces, tabs and line breaks.

Are emojis counted as one character?

Most simple emojis count as one Unicode code point. Compound emojis using zero-width joiners (such as family emojis or skin-tone variants) may count as multiple code points.

Character count

Paste your text to count every character, letters, digits, spaces, and punctuation. Useful for hitting Twitter, LinkedIn, or SMS character limits.

Text input

COUNT

Runs entirely in your browser

How it works

Characters are counted by Unicode code point, so an accented letter typed as one character counts as one, and so do most simple emoji. Emoji built from several code points, such as a heart with a colour selector, a family or a flag, count as several. Spaces, tabs, line breaks and punctuation all count.

Processing runs in your browser

All counting happens locally in your browser tab. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Related operations

For checking reading difficulty alongside word count, try the readability checker. To generate placeholder copy of a target length, use lorem ipsum. For tidying capitalisation as you draft, see the case converter.

Frequently asked questions

Does the character count include spaces?: Yes. The default character count includes every character: letters, digits, spaces, punctuation, and newlines. Switch to the 'Characters (no spaces)' mode to exclude spaces.
Why does my count differ from Twitter?: Twitter applies its own URL shortening and emoji weighting rules. This tool counts raw Unicode code points. Emojis may count as 2 characters in some contexts.
Are line breaks counted as characters?: Yes. Each line break counts as one character, like a space. Use the No spaces count to leave out spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Are emojis counted as one character?: Most simple emojis count as one Unicode code point. Compound emojis using zero-width joiners (such as family emojis or skin-tone variants) may count as multiple code points.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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