Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and more. Real-time results as you type.
Platform Character Limits
Twitter/X
280 characters per tweet
2,200 characters per caption
3,000 characters per post
Meta Description
160 characters for SEO
SEO Title
60 characters ideal
Blog Post
1,500+ words for SEO
Why Use a Word Counter?
Whether you're writing an essay with a strict word limit, crafting a social media post with character constraints, or optimizing content for SEO, knowing your exact word and character count is essential. Our word counter gives you instant, accurate results without any signup or data upload.
How to Use the Word Counter
Simply type or paste your text into the box above. All statistics update in real-time as you type. No need to click any buttons. Your text never leaves your browser — everything is processed locally.
What is a Good Reading Time?
The average adult reads about 200-250 words per minute. Our tool calculates reading time based on 200 WPM. For a blog post, aim for 7-10 minutes of reading time (1,400-2,000 words) for optimal engagement.
Is This Tool Private?
100% private. All text analysis happens in your browser using JavaScript. No text is ever sent to our servers. You can verify this by disconnecting from the internet — the tool still works.