Character Counter

Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — instantly as you type

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Characters

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No spaces

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Reading time

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Speaking time

Free Character Counter — Count Characters, Words & More Online

ezyimg's Character Counter counts characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time and speaking time — all in real time as you type. Also shows platform limits for Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Meta description and more.

How to Use

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    Type or paste your text

    All stats update instantly as you type — no button needed.

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    Read your stats

    Characters with/without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time and speaking time.

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    Check platform limits

    See at a glance if your text fits Twitter (280), Instagram bio (150), Meta description (160), etc.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Twitter/X limits to 280 characters — watch the red bar fill up.
  • Meta descriptions should be under 160 characters for best SEO display.
  • Average reading speed is ~238 words/minute; speaking speed is ~130 words/minute.
  • Use Ctrl+A to select all text in the box, then type to replace it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I count characters online?

Paste your text into ezyimg's Character Counter. The character count (with and without spaces) updates instantly — no button to press.

How do I count characters without spaces?

The 'No spaces' counter excludes all whitespace characters — spaces, tabs, and newlines — giving you only the printable characters.

How many characters does Twitter allow?

Twitter (now X) allows 280 characters per tweet. The progress bar turns red when you exceed the limit.

How long does it take to read 1000 words?

At the average reading speed of 238 words per minute, 1000 words takes about 4 minutes 12 seconds to read.