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Word & Character Counter

Paste or type your text to instantly see word count, character count, reading time, and more. Works for any content.

Statistics

Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
< 1 min read
Speaking time
< 1 min
Avg word length
—
Longest word
—

How Is Reading Time Calculated?

Our reading time estimate uses the widely-accepted benchmark of 200 words per minute (WPM), which represents the average adult reading speed for informational content. Speaking time uses 130 WPM, the average conversational speaking pace.

Note that these are averages — actual reading speed varies based on content complexity, familiarity with the topic, and whether you're skimming or reading for deep comprehension.

Word Count Requirements for Common Platforms

Platform / FormatCharacter LimitWord Limit
Twitter / X post280~50
Instagram caption2,200~400
Instagram bio150~25
LinkedIn post3,000~500
Meta title tag60~8
Meta description160~25
SMS message160~25
Common App essay—650
Blog post (typical)—1,000–2,500
Short story—1,000–7,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) and filtering out empty segments. Hyphenated words like "well-being" count as one word. Numbers count as words. Punctuation attached to words is ignored.
Does the tool save my text?
No. Your text is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. It is never sent to any server, saved to a database, or logged. When you close the tab, the text is gone. This is by design — complete privacy.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM). This is a widely used benchmark. Actual reading speed varies by individual, content complexity, and purpose (skimming vs. deep reading). Speaking time uses 130 WPM, which is the average conversational speaking speed.
What's the character limit for Twitter/X?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet (basic accounts), including spaces and punctuation. Links count as 23 characters regardless of actual length. Media attachments, polls, and quote tweets do not consume character count.
How do I count words excluding spaces?
Use the "Characters (no spaces)" stat in our counter, which shows the total character count with all whitespace removed. This is useful for SMS messaging, SMS-based character limits, and certain publishing platforms.
Is my text sent to any server?
No. All word counting and statistics calculation happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device. You can verify this by disconnecting from the internet — the tool will continue to work perfectly.

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