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Character Counter

Live character count with and without spaces.

Runs on-deviceNo sign-upFree
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Character Counter

Runs locally
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The guide

By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026 · How we build and review tools

Quick answer

Character Counter is a free browser-based documents tool. Live character count with and without spaces. It runs with JavaScript locally, requires no account and does not upload your files. Open the page, add your input, adjust any options and download the result.

What is Character Counter?

Character Counter is a free browser-based documents tool from utils.sbs. Live character count with and without spaces. It is built for quick, focused jobs: open the page, add your input, adjust the options and take the result with you. No account, install or server upload is required.

At a glance

CategoryDocuments
InputPlain text, code, markup or JSON
OutputA downloadable text or code file
EngineJavaScript
ProcessingIn your browser
PriceFree
AccountNot required

How Character Counter works

Text is processed in the browser with JavaScript and downloaded from a local blob. Nothing is uploaded.

How to use Character Counter

  1. 1Open Character Counter and add your input.
  2. 2Use the default settings, or choose the format or detail level that matches your goal.
  3. 3Run the tool, check the preview or result, and download the output.

When to use Character Counter

  • Clean, transform or compare text before using it elsewhere.
  • Convert markup, JSON or structured text between formats.
  • Count, format or inspect content quickly in the browser.

Limitations

Very large inputs may be limited by the browser's available memory.

Privacy and accuracy

Character Counter processes its input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files and values are not uploaded to a server for processing, and the tool does not require an account. For calculations, use the result as a reference and verify important decisions against the source formula or a qualified professional. Read our methodology.

FAQ

Character Counter questions

  • What can I do with Character Counter?

    Live character count with and without spaces. Character Counter is part of the Documents shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.

  • Is Character Counter free to use?

    Yes. Character Counter is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.

  • Are my files uploaded when I use Character Counter?

    No. Character Counter is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.

  • What formats does Character Counter support?

    It works with plain text, code, markup and structured text, and returns a downloadable text file.

  • Can I use Character Counter on my phone?

    Yes. Character Counter is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.

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