Mastering Character Count

A quick guide to counting characters, spaces and special symbols — perfect for social, meta tags, and SMS composition.

Why character count matters

Platforms like Twitter, SMS gateways, and some CMSs impose hard character limits. Knowing precise counts (including or excluding spaces) helps you craft content that fits.

Practical tips

• For headlines, aim for concise and under 60 characters for visibility
• Use our tool to measure byte size for multi-byte characters when needed

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Published Dec 30, 2025 · © FreeToolDeck