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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time instantly. Perfect for writers, students, SEO professionals, and social media managers.

Real-time counting Reading time Keyword analysis 100% private
0 Words
0 Characters
0 No Spaces
0 Sentences
0 Paragraphs
Text Editor No selection
Reading Time 0 min read Reading: 0 min 0 sec Speaking: 0 min 0 sec
Reading Speed
Text Analysis
Avg. Word Length0
Avg. Sentence Length0 words
Longest Word—
Unique Words0
Page Estimates
Standard (~250 w/page)0.0
Academic (~275 w/page)0.0
Single-spaced (~500 w/page)0.0
Top Keywords
Keywords will appear here
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Word & Character Limits by Platform

Platform / Content TypeCharacter LimitWord EquivalentBest Practice
Twitter/X Post280 characters~40-50 wordsKeep under 100 chars for more engagement
Instagram Caption2,200 characters~300-400 wordsFirst 125 chars visible, use line breaks
Facebook Post63,206 characters~10,000 words40-80 chars get most engagement
LinkedIn Post3,000 characters~500 words1,300 chars optimal for engagement
YouTube Title100 characters~15-18 words60 chars visible in search results
YouTube Description5,000 characters~700-800 wordsFirst 100-150 chars most important
Google Meta Title60 characters~8-10 words50-60 chars to avoid truncation
Google Meta Description160 characters~25-30 words150-160 chars for full display
Email Subject Line~60 characters~8-10 words40-50 chars for mobile optimization

How to Use the Word Counter

1

Enter Your Text

Type directly or paste text from any source into the editor.

2

Instant Analysis

See real-time counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.

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View Statistics

Check reading time, keyword density, and page estimates.

4

Transform Text

Use text tools to change case, remove spaces, or format text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our word counter is highly accurate and uses the same counting methodology as major word processors. It counts words as sequences of characters separated by whitespace, which is the standard approach.

No! All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device — 100% private and secure.

Reading time is calculated by dividing the word count by the reading speed (default 200 words per minute). Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.

Hyphenated words (like "well-known") count as one word. Contractions (like "don't") also count as one word.

Yes! You can upload .txt files directly. For .doc, .docx, and .rtf files, you'll need to copy and paste the content.

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Privacy & security notice

This word counter runs entirely in your web browser. No text is ever transmitted, stored, or logged by our servers. All processing is instant and completely private.