How to Count Words and Characters
Whether you’re staying under a tweet limit, hitting an essay word count, or trimming a meta description to 160 characters, counting is faster than guessing. Kitolity counts as you type, entirely in your browser.
The tool
Word & Character Counter
Step by step
- Open the Word CounterGo to the Word & Character Counter in your browser.
- Paste or typeAdd the text you want to measure.
- Read the countsSee words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update live.
Common limits worth knowing
Meta descriptions ~155–160 characters, title tags ~60, X/Twitter posts 280 characters, and many essays/scholarships specify exact word counts. Counting as you write keeps you inside the limit without last-minute trimming.
Is my text private?
Yes — counting runs entirely in your browser, so whatever you paste stays on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes — it shows character counts so you can match limits precisely.
Is my text uploaded?
No — everything runs in your browser.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up.