You often need a character count on a machine where you cannot install anything, or on text you would rather not send to a server.
Char Counter Online runs fully in the page, so the moment it has loaded you can paste, read the live total, and even keep working with the connection off.
How to use Char Counter Online
- Open the page and paste your text into the editor; nothing is installed.
- Read the live character total, which updates without any upload or sign-in.
- Carry on editing offline once the page has loaded.
Use cases
- Checking character counts from a locked-down or shared work computer.
- Counting text on a borrowed machine without logging in anywhere.
- Editing on mobile data where you would rather nothing be uploaded.
Good to know
Everything happens client-side in JavaScript: after the page loads no text leaves the browser, there is no account, and the counter keeps working with the network off. The total is grapheme-aware so emoji and accented letters count as one character each.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded when I use this online tool?
No. Online here means it runs in your browser; after the page loads your text is never sent anywhere.
Do I need to create an account or install anything?
No. There is no sign-up and nothing to install; open the page and start counting.
Does it keep working without internet?
Yes. Once the page has loaded the counter runs offline until you close the tab.