Character & Byte Count

Count characters, characters without whitespace, UTF-8 bytes, words, and lines as you type.

How to use Character & Byte Count

1. Type or paste your text.
2. Bytes, characters, and words update as you type.
3. Toggle "exclude whitespace" to switch the headline counts.

Frequently asked questions

How are bytes counted?

UTF-8, so a Korean syllable counts as three bytes. UTF-16 code units are shown in the details section.