Free online character counter
This free string length calculator helps you check the exact number of characters in text for forms, social posts, product descriptions, metadata, code snippets, and document limits.
What is included?
The main length includes every character you enter: letters, digits, punctuation, symbols, spaces, tabs, and line breaks.
Character counter guide
How to use the String Length Calculator
Use this character counter when you need a quick string length check before publishing, submitting a form, writing SEO text, or preparing content with a fixed character limit.
Enter your text
Paste text into the box, type directly, or upload a plain .txt file from your device.
Check live counts
See the total character count, words, lines, and characters without spaces update immediately.
Copy or reset
Copy your original text for reuse, or reset the tool when you want to start a new count.
Examples and use cases
String length examples
A string length calculator is useful when you need to count characters online before adding text to a form, meta description, social post, product field, database value, or code string.
Example with spaces
The text Hello World has 11 characters when the space between words is included.
Example without spaces
The same text has 10 characters without spaces, because only the letters are counted.
For SEO text
Use the character counter to check page titles, descriptions, headings, snippets, and short content blocks.
For forms and limits
Use it to keep names, comments, captions, usernames, and short messages within a required character limit.
FAQs
String Length Calculator FAQs
What does the String Length Calculator count?
It counts every character in the text area, including letters, numbers, symbols, spaces, tabs, and line breaks.
Is this character counter free to use?
Yes. Vivora Tools provides this online character counter for free, with no sign-up required.
Can I upload a text file?
Yes. Upload a .txt file and the tool will add its contents to the text area and calculate the length automatically.
Do you store the text I enter?
No. The counting happens in your browser, and Vivora Tools does not store the text you type, paste, or upload.