Symbols Counter

Symbols Counter is a free online tool that helps you clean up, change or check your text. Use it right on this page, with no sign-up and nothing to install.

How to use the Symbols Counter

Type or paste your input.
Start the tool with the button on the page.
Your result shows on the page. Use “COPY TEXT” to copy it.

Why use this Symbols Counter?

The Symbols Counter is handy for writing, editing, coding, social media and study. It is free, easy to use and works on any device.

Save time on editing and formatting
Handy for students, writers, developers and marketers
Copy the result and use it anywhere

Symbols Counter – frequently asked questions

Is the Symbols Counter free to use?

Yes, it is free. You can use the Symbols Counter as often as you like without signing up.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer.

Is my data safe when I use the Symbols Counter?

The tool runs in your browser, so what you enter is processed on your own device and is not sent to our servers.

Who can use the Symbols Counter?

Anyone who works with text: students, writers, developers, teachers, marketers and more.

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Embed this tool on your website — free

Copy the code below to add this working tool to your own page. A small credit link stays with it — that’s all we ask.

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  &lt;title&gt;Symbol Counter&lt;/title&gt;
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      margin: 0;
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      display: flex;
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      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      width: 90%;
      max-width: 500px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    h1 {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-size: 24px;
      color: #333;
    }

    .stats {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-around;
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    }

    .stat {
      text-align: center;
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    .stat h2 {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: #555;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .stat p {
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: bold;
      color: #007bff;
      margin: 0;
    }

    textarea {
      width: 100%;
      height: 150px;
      padding: 10px;
      border: 1px solid #ccc;
      border-radius: 4px;
      resize: none;
      font-size: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .copy-button {
      background-color: #007bff;
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 16px;
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    .copy-button:hover {
      background-color: #0056b3;
    }

    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      h1 {
        font-size: 20px;
      }

      .stat h2 {
        font-size: 16px;
      }

      .stat p {
        font-size: 20px;
      }

      textarea {
        height: 120px;
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      .copy-button {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 14px;
      }
    }
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&lt;/head&gt;
&lt;body&gt;
  &lt;div class=&quot;container&quot;&gt;
    &lt;h1&gt;Symbol Counter&lt;/h1&gt;
    &lt;div class=&quot;stats&quot;&gt;
      &lt;div class=&quot;stat&quot;&gt;
        &lt;h2&gt;Symbols&lt;/h2&gt;
        &lt;p id=&quot;symbolCount&quot;&gt;0&lt;/p&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;
      &lt;div class=&quot;stat&quot;&gt;
        &lt;h2&gt;Characters&lt;/h2&gt;
        &lt;p id=&quot;charCount&quot;&gt;0&lt;/p&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;
      &lt;div class=&quot;stat&quot;&gt;
        &lt;h2&gt;Words&lt;/h2&gt;
        &lt;p id=&quot;wordCount&quot;&gt;0&lt;/p&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;textarea id=&quot;textInput&quot; placeholder=&quot;Start typing and your symbol count will display above!&quot;&gt;&lt;/textarea&gt;
    &lt;button class=&quot;copy-button&quot; onclick=&quot;copyText()&quot;&gt;COPY TEXT&lt;/button&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;

  &lt;script&gt;
    const textInput = document.getElementById(&quot;textInput&quot;);
    const symbolCount = document.getElementById(&quot;symbolCount&quot;);
    const charCount = document.getElementById(&quot;charCount&quot;);
    const wordCount = document.getElementById(&quot;wordCount&quot;);

    // Update counts in real-time
    textInput.addEventListener(&quot;input&quot;, () =&gt; {
      const text = textInput.value;

      // Count symbols (non-alphanumeric characters)
      const symbols = text.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9\s]/g, &quot;&quot;).length;
      symbolCount.textContent = symbols;

      // Count characters
      charCount.textContent = text.length;

      // Count words
      const words = text.trim().split(/\s+/).filter(word =&gt; word.length &gt; 0).length;
      wordCount.textContent = words;
    });

    // Copy text to clipboard
    function copyText() {
      textInput.select();
      document.execCommand(&quot;copy&quot;);
      alert(&quot;Text copied to clipboard!&quot;);
    }
  &lt;/script&gt;
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