Character Counter

Count characters, words, lines, paragraphs and bytes in real time as you type.

Enter text

Your text is processed in your browser and never sent to a server.

Characters

0

Counted by Unicode code points.

Characters (with spaces): 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Characters (no line breaks): 0
Lines: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Words: 0
UTF-8: 0 bytes
Manuscript paper (JP): 0 pages
Hiragana: 0
Katakana: 0
Kanji: 0
Alphanumeric: 0

What is this tool?

A free character counter that updates live. It shows characters with and without spaces, lines, paragraphs, words, UTF-8 bytes and script breakdowns (hiragana, katakana, kanji, alphanumeric).

How to use

Type or paste your text into the box.
Read the counts — they update instantly as you type.
Copy the summary or clear the text to start over.

Use cases

Checking length limits for posts, abstracts or meta descriptions.
Estimating byte size for APIs or data payloads.
Counting words and paragraphs while drafting documents.

Notes

Word count is a rough estimate for languages without spaces between words.
All processing happens locally in your browser.

FAQ

How are characters counted?

Characters are counted as Unicode code points, so emoji and non-Latin scripts are counted accurately. Line, paragraph and byte counts are shown alongside.

What is the manuscript paper estimate?

It is a rough conversion used in Japan, assuming 400 characters per manuscript page. Layout details like punctuation placement are not taken into account.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. Counting runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or stored.

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