Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

Words

Characters

No spaces

Reading time

Sentences

Paragraphs

Lines

About this tool

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly - no page reload, no ads, no limit on text length. The tool also estimates reading time based on the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute. Useful for bloggers, students, writers, and SEO professionals checking meta description length.

How to Count Words in Your Text

1Paste or type your text into the input field.
2Word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count update instantly.
3Check the estimated reading time shown below the stats.
4Use the character count (with and without spaces) for tweet limits or meta descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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