Paste or type your text to instantly count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs. See estimated reading and speaking time and the most frequent keywords — ideal for essays, social posts and SEO meta tags.
How to use the Word & Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Counts update live as you type.
- Check the keyword density list to spot overused words.
Character limits to know
Meta title: ~60 characters. Meta description: ~155 characters. X (Twitter) post: 280 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200 characters. SMS: 160 characters per segment.
How reading time is estimated
Reading time assumes an average of 238 words per minute; speaking time assumes 150 words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text stored or uploaded?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser and your text never leaves your device.
How are words counted?
A word is any sequence of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation, including hyphenated words and contractions.