Character Counter
Character count with or without spaces
Use this when you need a fast, accurate result — no sign-up, works entirely in your browser.
Characters—
Characters (no spaces)—
Words—
How to Use
- Enter your details into the fields above.
- Click the calculate button to get your result instantly.
- Use the clear button to start a new calculation.
Example
- Hello world → 11 characters, 10 without spaces, 2 words
- Hello world, again → 18 characters, 16 without spaces, 3 words
Formula
Characters = total string length including spaces and punctuation. Characters without spaces strips every whitespace character. Words are counted by splitting the trimmed text on whitespace. Use the no-spaces figure when a limit is quoted in characters, as with SMS, meta descriptions and most form fields.
About Character Counter
Character count with or without spaces. This free online tool gives you fast, accurate results without registration or downloads.
Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data is never uploaded or stored — privacy first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Character Counter free to use? +
Yes, it is completely free with no registration or download required.
Is my text data private? +
Yes. All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your content is never uploaded or stored on our servers.
Does the Character Counter work on mobile? +
Yes, it works on any device with instant, in-browser results.