Word & Character Counter

How to Count Words Online

1. Paste or type your text into the editor above.

2. Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time update instantly.

3. Use the stats to check against platform limits, essay requirements, or SEO guidelines.

Free Online Word Counter Tool

Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines in any text. Our word counter also estimates reading time and speaking time — perfect for writers, students, bloggers, content marketers, and anyone who needs to meet specific text length requirements.

Character Limits for Popular Platforms

• Twitter/X post: 280 characters
• Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
• Facebook post: 63,206 characters
• LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters
• YouTube title: 100 characters
• YouTube description: 5,000 characters
• Meta title (SEO): 50-60 characters
• Meta description (SEO): 155-160 characters
• Google Ads headline: 30 characters
• Google Ads description: 90 characters

Word Count for Essays and Academic Writing

• Short essay: 500-1,000 words
• College essay: 1,500-3,000 words
• Blog post (SEO): 1,500-2,500 words
• Research paper: 3,000-8,000 words
• Thesis/Dissertation: 10,000-80,000 words

FAQ

How are words counted? Words are separated by spaces, tabs, and line breaks. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word.

Does it count characters with or without spaces? Both. The tool shows total characters and characters excluding spaces separately.

How is reading time calculated? Based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers.

Is my text stored anywhere? No. All counting happens in your browser — your text is never sent to any server.