Find Text Length
Instantly count characters, words, sentences, lines, and bytes in your text.
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Find Text Length – Free Character, Word & Line Counter
A complete structural analysis of your writing. Get instant counts for characters, words, sentences, lines, and paragraphs—plus reading time estimates and UTF-8 byte calculations. Whether you're crafting tweets (280 chars), meta descriptions (155 chars), or checking essay word limits, precision matters. 100% free with complete browser-based privacy.
Analysis Features
Instant Metrics
Get live counts for Words, Characters, Sentences, and Paragraphs as you type.
Time Estimates
Know exactly how long it takes to read, speak, or handwrite your content.
Data Precision
Detailed UTF-8 byte calculations for developer and database needs.
Structural Stats
Analyze average sentence length and word density (implied) to improve readability.
File Support
Upload and analyze text files directly without copy-pasting.
100% Private
Analysis runs locally in your browser. No server uploads.
Common Length Limits
- Twitter / X: 280 characters
- Instagram Bio: 150 characters
- Google Meta Description: ~155-160 characters (ideal)
- Google Title Tag: ~60 characters
- LinkedIn Headline: 220 characters
- SMS Message: 160 characters
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this text length tool free?
Yes, 100% free with no usage limits, registration, or hidden costs. Analyze as much text as you need without restrictions.
Is my text data private and secure?
Absolutely. All calculations happen in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device—perfect for analyzing confidential documents.
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, standard character counts include spaces. However, our tool provides both 'Total Characters' AND 'Characters (No Spaces)' so you can use whichever you need for Twitter, SMS, or other limits.
How is reading time calculated?
We use the standard average reading speed of 225 words per minute (wpm). Speaking time uses 150 wpm. This provides realistic estimates for content planning.
What is byte size useful for?
Byte size tells developers how much storage text consumes in databases. We calculate accurate UTF-8 bytes, properly accounting for emojis and non-Latin scripts that use multiple bytes per character.
Does this work with large files?
Yes! Upload .txt or .md files or paste massive documents. Analysis happens instantly in your browser—no file size limits, no server uploads.
What's the Twitter character limit?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. Use our tool to craft tweets that fit perfectly. We show both total characters and characters without spaces.
What's the ideal meta description length?
Google displays ~155-160 characters for meta descriptions. Our tool helps you write descriptions that display fully in search results without getting cut off.
How are sentences counted?
We count sentences by detecting terminal punctuation (periods, question marks, exclamation points). This gives you average sentence length metrics for readability analysis.
How are paragraphs counted?
Paragraphs are counted by detecting double line breaks (blank lines between text blocks). Single line breaks don't create new paragraphs.
Can I use this for SMS character limits?
Yes! Standard SMS is 160 characters. Longer messages split into multiple segments. Our character count helps you stay within limits to avoid message splitting.
Does it count emojis correctly?
Yes! Each emoji counts as one character (as displayed), but we also show UTF-8 byte size which reveals the true storage cost—emojis use 4 bytes each.