Free Word & Character Counter

Instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type — perfect for posts, ads, meta tags, and essays.

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Words0

Characters (with spaces)0

Characters (no spaces)0

Sentences0

Paragraphs0

Reading time0 min

Speaking time0 min

Why a word counter is handy

Almost every kind of writing has a length that works best. Title tags should stay near 60 characters, meta descriptions around 155, tweets have hard limits, ad headlines are capped, and blog posts perform better at certain lengths. This free counter gives you all the numbers in real time as you type or paste, so you can write to fit without guessing. Everything runs in your browser — your text is never uploaded or stored.

What it measures

Words and characters — with and without spaces, the two numbers most platforms care about.
Sentences and paragraphs — useful for readability and structure.
Reading time — estimated at an average 225 words per minute.
Speaking time — estimated at 130 words per minute, handy for scripts and presentations.

Common length targets

SEO title tag: about 50–60 characters. Check yours in our SERP snippet preview.
Meta description: around 150–160 characters.
Blog post: 1,000–2,500 words for most topics that aim to rank.
Social captions: short and punchy almost always wins.

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Common Questions

Word Counter FAQ

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of about 225 words per minute. We divide your total word count by 225 and round up. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, which is a comfortable presentation pace.

Is my text private?

Yes. The counter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to or stored on our servers, so you can safely paste anything, including private or unpublished work.

How does it count words?

A word is any sequence of non-space characters, so it matches how most platforms and word processors count. Numbers, hyphenated terms, and contractions each count as one word.

What is the ideal length for SEO content?

It depends on the topic and search intent, but most blog posts that aim to rank land between 1,000 and 2,500 words. Title tags should stay near 60 characters and meta descriptions near 155. Match the depth of the top-ranking pages for your keyword rather than hitting an arbitrary number.