Word Counter & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time as you type.
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Online word and character counter
Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in real time as you type. Includes estimated reading time and the most used word with its density — ideal for writing, SEO and social media character limits.
Why count words?
- Character limits: Twitter/X, Instagram, SMS, meta descriptions.
- Writing: length of essays, articles and assignments.
- SEO: keyword density and estimated reading time.
How to use the word counter
- Type your text in the input area or paste one from the clipboard.
- Check the live metrics: words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
- Use the reading time and density to adjust your text to the format you need.
- Clear the area or copy the text when you are done.
How many words and characters you need by format
- Meta description: 150 to 160 characters so Google does not truncate it.
- SEO title (title tag): 50 to 60 characters.
- Blog post: 800 to 1,500 words is the usual range to rank.
- Social media: respect the limits of X (280), Instagram (2,200) or TikTok per platform.
- Web reading: 200 words per minute is the average adult reading speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it count words?
It splits the text by spaces: every group of characters without spaces counts as one word.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both: it shows the total characters and also the total without spaces.
What is the estimated reading time for?
It estimates reading minutes using an average speed of 200 words per minute.
Is my text stored on any server?
No. All counting happens in your browser and your text never leaves your device.