Word Counter
Count words, characters, and reading time as you type.
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Character Counter
Keep track of characters, bytes, and text limits.
Character Counter
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0Words
0UTF-8 bytes
0Lines
Your inputs stay in your browser. No account required. Character counts use Unicode code points. Reading: 200 words/minute. Speaking: 130 words/minute.
How to use this tool
- Enter the text to count.
- Compare total characters, characters without whitespace, and UTF-8 bytes.
- Choose or adjust a reference limit and inspect the remaining allowance.
Formula & method
Characters count Unicode code points rather than UTF-16 code units. Whitespace is excluded from the no-spaces count. UTF-8 byte count describes encoded file size. Presets are editable reference limits rather than guarantees about platform display.
A practical example
A single emoji may count as one code point but several UTF-8 bytes. A joined emoji sequence can contain several code points while appearing as one symbol.
When this tool is useful
Check a short description, form field, caption, or byte-limited payload before submitting it. Use the measurement required by the destination: visible text length and encoded byte size are not interchangeable.
Common mistakes and limitations
- The count uses Unicode code points, not visual grapheme clusters or UTF-16 code units.
- Reference presets cannot guarantee acceptance or display by a platform that uses different counting or rendering rules.
Frequently asked questions
Why can one emoji count as several characters?
Some visible emoji combine multiple Unicode code points, such as a base symbol, skin-tone modifier, or joined sequence. This counter measures those constituent code points.
Why is the byte total larger than the character total?
UTF-8 uses different numbers of bytes for different characters. ASCII typically uses one byte, while many other characters and emoji use multiple bytes.