About the Word Counter
Essays, blog posts, social media captions and meta descriptions all have length limits. This word counter updates live as you type, showing words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time.
It also shows your most-used keywords and how close you are to common limits such as a 280-character post or a 160-character meta description. Your text never leaves your browser.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Counts update instantly as you type.
- Check the limit bars and keyword list to fine-tune your writing.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Using an average adult reading speed of about 238 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 140 words per minute.
What are common character limits?
X (Twitter) posts: 280 characters. Google meta descriptions: about 155–160. Instagram captions: 2,200. SMS: 160 per message.
How many words is a page?
Roughly 500 words single-spaced or 250 words double-spaced with a 12-point font.
Does it count words in other languages?
Yes. It uses your browser’s built-in word segmentation, which understands languages such as Chinese and Japanese that do not use spaces between words.