Add a character counter to any field input

Webflow's native form fields give users no indication of how much they have typed or how much space they have left. There is no built-in character counter, no way to set a visible limit, and no warning state when a user is approaching or has exceeded the allowed length - without writing custom JavaScript or adding a third-party tool.

The Fractional Character Count Kit solves this with a single lightweight script and a set of custom attributes applied directly in the Webflow Designer.

Here is what you need to know:

• The Fractional Character Count Kit works by wrapping your existing form field and a text element in a parent div. No changes to your form structure, no JavaScript knowledge required, and no impact on how Webflow handles form submissions.
• The counter updates on every keystroke in real time. As the user types the count element reflects the current character total instantly - no delay, no page interaction required.
• Setting a character limit is optional. When a limit is set the counter displays remaining characters rather than total characters typed. When the limit is reached the field stops accepting new input automatically.
• The warning state is fully yours to design. When a user hits the character limit, the Kit applies a CSS class to the counter element. Style it however you want directly in Webflow — change the colour, add an icon, or animate it.
• Multiple instances work independently on the same page. Each counter group is isolated so a form with three fields and three counters behaves exactly as expected with no interference between them.
• This Kit is fully GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA compliant. It sets no cookies, makes no external requests, and collects no personal data of its own.

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