ToolFactory

Twitter Character Counter

Twitter Character Counter: free, instant and private. Both totals are shown because the rules differ: some platforms count spaces, others do not.

How the Twitter Character Counter works

The Twitter Character Counter takes Text and returns the answer instantly — no button to hunt for, no page reload. Both totals are shown because the rules differ: some platforms count spaces, others do not. Line breaks count as characters too, which is why a multi-line paste is longer than it looks.

Enter your own numbers to replace the example values; the result panel updates as you type. Everything runs in this single page, so nothing you enter leaves your device.

Formula used

characters = every code unit, including spaces and line breaks

SymbolMeaning
inputany text, typed or pasted

Both totals are shown because the rules differ: some platforms count spaces, others do not. Line breaks count as characters too, which is why a multi-line paste is longer than it looks.

Inputs used: Text.

Worked example

Take the default example — text of ToolFactory:

Frequently asked questions

What formula does the Twitter Character Counter use?
It uses characters = every code unit, including spaces and line breaks, where input is the any text, typed or pasted.
Is the Twitter Character Counter free?
Yes. There is no signup, no usage limit and no watermark — the checker runs entirely in your browser.
How do I read the result?
Both totals are shown because the rules differ: some platforms count spaces, others do not. Line breaks count as characters too, which is why a multi-line paste is longer than it looks.
Does the Twitter Character Counter store or send my data?
No. Every calculation happens locally in the page, so the numbers you type are never uploaded or logged.
Does it work on a phone and offline?
Yes — the page is a single lightweight file that adapts to any screen size. Once it has loaded it keeps working without a network connection.