SMS Character Counter
Count SMS segments with GSM-7 vs UCS-2 detection. Avoid surprise carrier charges.
Input
Type a message to begin.
GSM-7 fits 160 chars in 1 segment, then 153 per additional segment.
How to use SMS Character Counter
Takes under a minute. No signup, no upload.
- Step 1
Paste your text
Paste or type your text into the input box at the top of the SMS Character Counter page.
- Step 2
See results instantly
SMS Character Counter updates live as you type. All processing runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
- Step 3
Copy or refine
Use the Copy button to grab the output, or tweak options (case, filter, separator) to refine the result.
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