Character Counter for SEO — meta descriptions, titles, alt text
Why every SEO checks character counts with Character Counter before publishing. Browser-based, free, no signup, runs entirely on your device.
Most texts you work with don't justify opening Word. Character Counter is for the in-between cases — paste, transform, paste back. Browser-local, no signup, no character limits.
Open the tool: Character Counter — Runs entirely on your device using open web standards.
Character Counter for SEO writing
Search-friendly copy lives or dies on character counts. Title tags get truncated at ~60 characters. Meta descriptions cap around 155-160. Twitter posts at 280, LinkedIn at 3000, Instagram at 2200. Character Counter sits next to your editor and counts in real time so you don't accidentally publish a title that gets cut off mid-sentence.
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Everything happens locally in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Does Character Counter count characters with or without spaces?
Character Counter shows both counts simultaneously, so you can use whichever your target requires.
Can I trust the count for assignment / SEO purposes?
Character Counter matches the published Unicode standard. Cross-check against the tool of record (Word, your CMS) if that's what's being graded against.
Is there a length limit?
Practically, several MB of text. Beyond that the browser starts to lag.
Does Character Counter save my text?
No. Character Counter processes everything in your browser; nothing is uploaded or stored.
Related guides
- Character Counter for developers — README files, docs, commit messages
- Character Counter: a beginner's walkthrough
- A brief history of Character Counter — where this idea came from
- Character Counter for marketers — meta descriptions, ads, social posts
- Word Counter for SEO — meta descriptions, titles, alt text
- Remove Duplicate Lines for SEO — meta descriptions, titles, alt text
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Last reviewed May 2026. File-size limits, portal requirements, and software defaults change over time — always verify with the destination platform before uploading time-sensitive documents. References to third-party services and products are for descriptive purposes only and do not imply any partnership or endorsement.