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Word & Character Counter
Instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Free, fast & no signup required.
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📊 Word Analysis
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✍️ Writing Tips
Blog Posts
Ideal length is 1,500–2,500 words. Google tends to rank longer, in-depth content higher in search results.
Twitter / X Posts
Keep it under 280 characters for a standard tweet. Under 140 characters gets higher engagement rates.
Email Subject Lines
Keep subject lines under 50 characters. This prevents them from being cut off on mobile devices.
Meta Descriptions
Meta descriptions should be 150–160 characters. Any longer and Google will cut them off in search results.
Instagram Captions
Optimal Instagram captions are 138–150 characters. Longer captions get cut off with a “more” button.
LinkedIn Posts
LinkedIn posts up to 1,300 characters perform best. Shorter posts get more comments and shares.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
Our word counter splits your text by spaces and punctuation to count individual words. Characters are counted one by one including spaces. Sentences are detected by full stops, exclamation marks and question marks.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No — your text never leaves your browser. Everything is processed locally on your device. We do not store, collect or transmit any text you enter into this tool.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of 200–250 words per minute. Speaking time is based on an average speaking pace of 130 words per minute.
What does readability level mean?
Readability level estimates how easy your text is to read based on average sentence length and word length. Shorter sentences and simpler words = easier to read. Aim for “Easy” or “Medium” for blog posts.
Can I use this for SEO purposes?
Absolutely! Use it to ensure your blog posts hit the ideal 1,500–2,500 word count, keep meta descriptions under 160 characters, and check that your content is readable enough for your audience.