How does the word counter count words?+
It splits your text on whitespace and punctuation boundaries, so 'hello-world' counts as two words. Blank lines are not counted as words.
What is the ideal word count for a blog post?+
Most SEO research suggests 1,500–2,500 words for competitive topics. Cornerstone content often runs 3,000+ words. The right length depends on what fully answers the search intent.
Does the tool check for readability?+
The tool shows sentence count which you can use to calculate average sentence length - a key readability factor. Aim for sentences under 20 words on average for accessible writing.
Is there a character limit for the input?+
No enforced limit. The tool handles large documents. For very long texts, processing may take a fraction of a second more.
How do I count words without counting spaces?+
The word counter shows a separate character count with and without spaces. The 'characters excluding spaces' figure counts only the letters, digits, and punctuation in your text, ignoring all whitespace.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated by dividing the word count by the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute (based on research). A 1,000-word article takes approximately 4 minutes to read. This is an estimate - technical content and complex vocabulary slow reading speed considerably.
Can I use this tool to check SEO meta description length?+
Yes. Paste your meta description into the tool and check the character count. Aim for 150-160 characters for search snippets. The tool shows character count with spaces so you can verify you are within Google's display limit.
What is the ideal word count for different types of content?+
Blog posts: 1,500-2,500 words for competitive topics. Product pages: 300-500 words minimum. Landing pages: 500-1,000 words. Meta descriptions: 150-160 characters. Tweets: 280 characters. Email subject lines: 40-60 characters. The right length always depends on the topic and audience.