Character Counter API
Real-time character, word, line, sentence count plus Twitter / SMS / meta-description limit warnings. Grapheme-aware (emoji counts as 1).
Fast & Accurate
Get precise results instantly.
Easy Integration
Simple REST API with JSON response.
Developer Friendly
Clear docs and SDK examples.
Free to Start
5,000 free requests/month.
Endpoint
All requests should be made to the following endpoint:
POST https://api.tools.town/v1/text/character-count Authentication
This endpoint requires an API Key. Include your API key in the request header.
Request Parameters
Send a POST request with JSON body.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
text | string | ✓ | The text parameter. | Hello World |
Example Request
curl -X POST "https://api.tools.town/v1/text/character-count" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"text": "Hello World"
}' Example Response 200 OK
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"characters": "0",
"charactersNoSpaces": "0",
"charactersNoSpacesOnly": "0",
"graphemes": "0",
"words": "0",
"lines": "0",
"sentences": "0",
"paragraphs": "0",
"readingTimeSeconds": "0",
"speakingTimeSeconds": "0",
"twitterRemaining": "0",
"smsRemaining": "0",
"metaDescriptionRemaining": "0",
"titleRemaining": "0"
}
} Error Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 400 | Bad Request — missing or invalid parameter |
| 401 | Unauthorized — API key missing or invalid |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded — free tier: 5,000 requests/month |
| 500 | Internal Server Error — try again or contact support |