Word Counter

Count Words and Characters Online

Instantly analyze your text with our comprehensive word counter tool. Get detailed statistics including word count, character count, reading time, and more.

Features

• Word Count: Total number of words in your text
• Character Count: With and without spaces
• Sentence Count: Number of sentences
• Paragraph Count: Number of paragraphs
• Reading Time: Estimated time to read (200 words/minute)
• Real-time Updates: Statistics update as you type

Who Uses Word Counters?

• Writers: Track article length and meet word limits
• Students: Ensure essays meet assignment requirements
• Bloggers: Optimize content length for SEO
• Marketers: Stay within character limits for ads
• Social Media: Check post length for different platforms

Common Word Count Requirements

• Tweet: 280 characters maximum
• Meta Description: 150-160 characters
• Blog Post: 1,500-2,000 words for SEO
• Essay: Varies (500-5,000 words)
• Novel: 50,000+ words

Reading Time Calculation

Our tool estimates reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. This helps you gauge how long it will take readers to consume your content.

Tips for Writers

• Longer doesn't always mean better - focus on quality
• Break long texts into paragraphs for readability
• Use varied sentence lengths for better flow
• Aim for 1,500+ words for SEO-optimized blog posts