Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Get reading time estimates.

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How to Count Words and Characters Online

1. Paste or type your text

Paste text from any source — a document, email draft, article, or social media post — or type directly into the tool. Counts update instantly as you type.

2. Read your stats

See word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time — all calculated in real time.

3. Check your limits

Compare your counts against platform character limits before publishing. Use the character count to stay within Twitter, meta description, or SMS limits.

Character & Word Limits by Platform

Platform / Use CaseLimitTypeNotes
Twitter / X post280CharactersIncludes spaces and punctuation
Google title tag50–60CharactersLonger titles get truncated in search results
Meta description150–160CharactersLonger descriptions get cut off by Google
SMS message160CharactersSplits into multiple messages if exceeded
LinkedIn post3,000CharactersFirst 210 chars shown before "see more"
Instagram caption2,200CharactersFirst 125 chars visible without expanding
Facebook post63,206CharactersPractical limit is much lower for engagement
YouTube title100Characters70 chars recommended for full display
Email subject line60Characters40 chars for mobile preview
Blog post (SEO)1,500–2,500WordsLonger posts tend to rank better for competitive keywords

Reading Time by Word Count

300 words
~1.5 minutes read
Short social post, brief product description
500 words
~2.5 minutes read
Email newsletter, short blog introduction
800 words
~4 minutes read
Standard blog post, news article
1,200 words
~6 minutes read
In-depth article, detailed how-to guide
2,000 words
~10 minutes read
Long-form content, pillar page
4,000 words
~20 minutes read
Comprehensive guide, whitepaper

What Counts as a Word?

A word is any sequence of characters separated by whitespace (spaces, tabs, or line breaks). This means:

  • Hyphenated words like well-known typically count as one word
  • Numbers like 2024 count as one word
  • Punctuation attached to words does not create extra words
  • Empty lines between paragraphs do not add to the word count
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