Character Counter
Count characters, spaces, bytes, and lines. Free, private, and local-first.
Use Character Counter
Count characters, spaces, whitespace, UTF-8 bytes, and lines locally.
Characters
89
No spaces
78
Spaces
11
Whitespace
11
UTF-8 bytes
89
Lines
1
Character counts update as you type.
Quick answer
Character Counter is a free online tool that helps you count characters, spaces, bytes, and lines. It runs in your browser, so you can work with development data, text, files, or generated output without creating an account.
About Character Counter
Character Counter helps you count characters, spaces, bytes, and lines. It is designed for focused local-first workflows where you need a quick result without creating an account or sending your input to a server.
Common uses include checking sms character limits, validating form field character counts, measuring tweet or social media post length.
Use the examples, usage notes, FAQ, and related tools below when you need to compare formats, build sample data, validate inputs, or move into the next step of the same workflow.
What this tool does
How to use Character Counter
- 1
Type or paste text into the input area.
- 2
View character, byte, and line counts instantly.
- 3
See breakdown of spaces and whitespace.
- 4
Use the counts for form validation or content limits.
Examples
Input
Hello World!
Characters
12 total, 11 without spaces, 12 bytes UTF-8
Use cases
- Checking SMS character limits
- Validating form field character counts
- Measuring tweet or social media post length
- Counting bytes for database field limits
Related workflow
After using Character Counter, many workflows continue with related tools for validation, conversion, cleanup, mock data, or final export.
Privacy and usage notes
CodeVella tools are designed to run locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded to a server, and no account is required.
Generated test data is intended for development, QA, demos, and safe internal workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Is my data uploaded?+
No. This tool is designed to run locally in your browser.
Do I need an account?+
No signup is required for CodeVella tools.