Character Count Explained: With Spaces vs Without Spaces
Character limits show up everywhere — meta descriptions, bios, ad headlines. Learn the difference between counting with and without spaces.
What is the Character Counter?
The Character Counter reports characters with spaces and without spaces, alongside words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — handy for meta descriptions, bios and posts with strict limits.
How to use it
- Paste your text.
- Click Count characters.
- Check the character counts against your limit.
Worked example
The sentence 'Hello world' is 11 characters with spaces and 10 without.
How many characters is a meta description?
Google typically shows around 155-160 characters of a meta description. Aim for under 160 so your full message is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Both counts are shown: with spaces and without, so you can use whichever your limit requires.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No, counting happens entirely in your browser.