# Character Counter — Free Online Tool | Ibrahim Tools

> Free character counter online. Count characters with/without spaces, plus words. Ideal for Google title tags (≈60), meta descriptions (≈155), and social captions.

Canonical: https://tools.ibrahimwali.com/character-counter
Author: [Muhammad Ibrahim](https://ibrahimwali.com)

## How to use

1. Paste your title, caption, or meta description.
2. View characters with and without spaces.
3. Use SEO length hints for titles and descriptions.
4. Trim until you hit your target.

## Questions and limitations

### How long should a Google title tag be?

Aim for about 50–60 characters so the title displays well in search results on most devices.

### How long should a meta description be?

Roughly 140–160 characters is a practical target for snippets, though Google may rewrite them.

## Guide

- [Character Counter guide](https://tools.ibrahimwali.com/blog/character-counter-guide)

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