Type directly or paste your content into the text box.
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See live stats
Words, characters, sentences and reading time update instantly as you type.
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Use text tools
Convert to uppercase, lowercase, title case with one click.
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Check platform limits
See if your text fits Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or WhatsApp limits.
📝 Writing Tip: The ideal blog post length for SEO is 1,500-2,500 words. For social media, keep LinkedIn posts under 3,000 characters and Twitter under 280 characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How accurate is the word count?
Our counter splits text by whitespace and counts non-empty segments. This matches the word count in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
❓ Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both! We show characters with spaces and characters without spaces separately so you can use whichever count you need.
❓ What is reading time based on?
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute which is the average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.
❓ Can I use it for SEO content?
Yes! Check your word count for blog posts, meta descriptions (155 chars), page titles (60 chars) and social media posts using the platform limits section.
❓ Does the word counter work offline?
Yes! Once the page is loaded, the word counter works completely offline. No internet connection needed for counting.
Free Word Counter — Count Words and Characters Online
Our free word counter instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimates reading time as you type. Perfect for students writing essays, content writers checking article length, social media managers checking post limits and anyone who needs to know their exact word or character count.
Unlike basic word counters, our tool also shows platform-specific limits for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and WhatsApp — so you always know if your content fits before posting.
Social Media Character Limits 2025
Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters
WhatsApp message: 65,536 characters
Facebook post: 63,206 characters
YouTube description: 5,000 characters
Ideal Content Lengths for SEO 2025
Blog post: 1,500-2,500 words for best Google ranking
Product description: 150-300 words
Meta description: 150-160 characters
Page title: 50-60 characters
Email subject line: 40-50 characters for best open rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the word counter work in real time?
Yes! All statistics update instantly as you type. No need to click any button — word count, character count and reading time update automatically.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute which is the average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute for presentations and speeches.
Is this word counter free?
Yes, 100% free. No signup, no limits. Count words in any text of any length for free.