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Character Counter

Count characters, words, and check social media limits instantly.

FREE

DeveloperUse via API or MCP

Character Counter is available via the lots.tools REST API and MCP server. Generate an API key to get started.

REST API

POST https://lots.tools/api/v1/tools/character-counter/execute

curl -X POST https://lots.tools/api/v1/tools/character-counter/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer lt_<your-api-key>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "input": {
    "text": "Paste your text here..."
  }
}'

Input fields

texttextareaYour Text

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "output": { ... },
  "credits_used": 0,
  "execution_time_ms": 120
}

MCP Server

Connect once and all lots.tools are available as MCP tools — including Character Counter. Add to your MCP client config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lots-tools": {
      "url": "https://lots.tools/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer lt_<your-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, and any MCP-compatible client. The tool name in MCP is character-counter.

See the full tools list for schemas of all available tools. Credits are deducted per execution.

Character Counter

This free online character counter provides real-time character and word count statistics for any text input. It also instantly checks against social media character limits for platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

What This Tool Does

The Character Counter tool analyzes your submitted text to provide an accurate count of characters and words. Beyond basic counting, it integrates specific character limits for popular social media platforms, allowing users to quickly assess if their content fits within platform constraints.

How It Works

Simply input your text into the designated field. The tool automatically processes the text in real-time, displaying the total character count, word count, and indicating compliance with various social media character limits. There is no need to click a submit button; results are immediate upon typing or pasting your text.

Key Features

Real-time Counting: Instantly displays character and word counts as you type or paste text.
Social Media Limit Checks: Provides immediate feedback on whether your text meets the character limits for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
User-Friendly Interface: A straightforward design ensures ease of use for all users.
Free Access: Available online at no cost.

Who This Tool Is For

This character count tool is ideal for:

Social Media Managers: To craft posts that fit within platform limits.
Content Writers: To monitor word and character counts for articles, blogs, or ad copy.
Students: For essays, assignments, and character-limited submissions.
Anyone needing to quickly count characters or words in a block of text.

FAQ

What is a character counter?

A character counter is an online tool that calculates the total number of characters, including spaces, in a given text. This specific tool also counts words and checks social media limits.

How does this character count tool work?

You input your text, and the tool automatically provides real-time character and word counts, along with social media character limit checks.

Does this tool count spaces as characters?

Yes, this character counter includes spaces when calculating the total character count.

Which social media platforms does it check limits for?

This tool checks character limits for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Is this character counter free to use?

Yes, this is a free online character counter tool.