Word and character counter
Paste or type your text to instantly see the word count, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
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0Words
0Characters
0No spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0Lines
0Unique words
0Reading
0Speaking
Character limits
Google SEO title0 / 60
Meta description0 / 160
SMS0 / 160
X (Twitter) post0 / 280
Instagram caption0 / 2200
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How to use
- 1Type or paste your text into the editor.
- 2Check the statistics, which update in real time as you type.
- 3Use the limit bars to fit SEO titles, meta descriptions or social posts.
- 4Copy or download the final text when you are done.
Use cases
- Hit the required word count for essays and assignments.
- Optimize titles (60) and meta descriptions (160) for Google.
- Make sure a post fits on X (280 characters) or in an SMS.
- Estimate how long a text takes to read or to deliver as a speech.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Numbers and hyphenated words count as a single word.
How is reading time calculated?
We use an average speed of 200 words per minute for silent reading and 130 words per minute for reading aloud.
Is my text sent or stored anywhere?
No. The analysis runs in your browser and your text is never sent to a server or saved on your device.