Character Counter
Analyze character frequency and count specific substrings in your text.
About the Character Counter
Analyze character frequency and count substrings in text. Ideal for social media posts, X (Twitter) threads, and content optimization. Check character limits for 2026 platforms.
Private by design
Everything you type here is processed inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, logged or stored, so it is safe to use with real numbers, drafts and anything you would not paste into a hosted tool.
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Questions people ask
How do I count characters in text?
Paste or type your text and the tool instantly shows the total character count, including or excluding spaces.
What is character frequency analysis?
Character frequency analysis shows how often each character appears in your text. It's useful for cryptography, linguistics, and content analysis.
Can I check Twitter/X character limits?
Yes. Use the character counter to ensure your posts stay within the 280-character limit for X (formerly Twitter) or other social media platforms in 2026.