Character Counter
Count characters, words, lines and UTF-8 bytes as you type. Useful for meta descriptions, form limits and database columns.
Good to know
- Characters are Unicode code points; bytes are the UTF-8 size, which is what most databases store.
Common questions
What is the difference between characters and bytes?
Characters are Unicode code points; bytes are the UTF-8 size, which is what most databases and limits count.
Why do emoji count more than once?
Many emoji are made of several code points (for example a base character plus modifiers), and each one counts.
Does it count spaces and line breaks?
Characters include spaces and line breaks. A separate count shows characters without spaces.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. There is no account, no paywall and no usage limit. Tools App is funded by aumenso, the studio behind it.
Is anything I enter uploaded?
No. The tool runs in your browser tab; what you enter is never sent to us and never stored.
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