Word Counter & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly. Also shows reading time, speaking time and your top keywords.
What counts as a word?
Different tools count differently, which is why numbers rarely match. This tool counts whitespace-separated tokens — the most common convention. A hyphenated compound like state-of-the-art counts as one word, while don't counts as one word as well.
Why character limits matter
Different platforms impose different caps, and going over means your content gets truncated:
| Platform | Limit |
|---|---|
| X / Twitter post | 280 characters |
| Meta title | ~60 characters |
| Meta description | ~155 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| SMS (single) | 160 characters |
Reading and speaking time
Estimates use 200 words per minute for reading and 130 words per minute for speaking. Speaking is slower because it includes pauses, emphasis and pronunciation. For presentations, budget 1–2 minutes per slide.
Keyword density
The keyword list shows which words appear most often after removing common English stopwords. It is useful for checking that a blog post actually focuses on its topic, and for spotting repetition while editing.
Related
Ready to publish? Format it with the Markdown preview or check the style with the case converter.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser. The text is never sent to a server, which matters for anything unpublished or confidential.
How is a word counted?
As a whitespace-separated token, which is the most common convention. state-of-the-art counts as one word and don't counts as one word.
How are reading and speaking time calculated?
Reading uses 200 words per minute, speaking 130. Speaking is slower because it includes pauses and pronunciation.
How do I know the character limit for my post?
Different platforms have different caps. The most common are 280 characters for X, around 155 for a meta description, and 2,200 for an Instagram caption.
Does it show keyword density?
Yes — the top keywords are listed after common English stopwords are removed, which helps check that a post focuses on its topic.