Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimated reading time.
What this tool does
Word counter that tracks words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and estimated reading time. Built for writers, students and editors who need fast text metrics.
If you're preparing SEO content, you also want slug generator for the URL and regex tester to clean up your text.
What you can use it for
- Check whether a piece of text fits a word limit for an exam or article.
- Estimate how long it will take to read a post or newsletter.
- Measure Twitter or LinkedIn summaries before posting.
- Audit the density of an SEO text before sending it for review.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text in the input area.
- Statistics update live as you type.
- Check words, characters, sentences and reading minutes.
- Clear the area to start fresh with another text.
Everything runs inside your browser. No file is uploaded to any server. See more tools in this field.
Limits worth keeping in mind
Each platform has its own caps. Honoring them is not optional if you want your content to be displayed in full. Here are the most common ones.
| Context | Limit | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| SEO title in Google | 55 to 60 chars | Above 60, Google usually truncates with an ellipsis. |
| Meta description | 150 to 160 chars | Overflow gets clipped on the SERP. Useful summary falls out. |
| Tweet (X) | 280 chars | URLs count as 23, regardless of real length. |
| Email subject | 45 to 50 chars | Mobile clients clip earlier than desktop. |
| Instagram bio | 150 chars | No visible line breaks beyond 4 real lines. |
| LinkedIn post | 3000 chars | The feed only shows the first 210 chars before 'see more'. |
Pairs well with
Other tools people reach for in the same flow.
- Text CompareComing soon
Keep working with the same text.
- Slug Generator
turn text into URL slugs
Closes the SEO content loop.
- Regex Tester
test regular expressions
Useful to validate and review text.
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TextFrequently asked questions
How does it count words?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces, line breaks or punctuation. The tool follows the standard criterion used by word processors such as Google Docs or Word.
Does it count spaces as characters?
We show two numbers: characters with spaces and characters without spaces. If you're checking a social-network limit, the with-spaces counter is usually the one you care about.
How is the reading time calculated?
We assume an average reading speed of 230 words per minute for an adult reading on screen. If your audience reads faster or slower, the real time may vary slightly.
Does it handle accents and special characters?
Yes. The tool works in Unicode, so words with accents, ñ or characters from any language count as one word each.