When word count matters
X/Twitter: 280 chars. LinkedIn posts: 3,000. Instagram captions: 2,200. College essays have word limits. SEO meta descriptions work best under 160 characters. This tool checks all of these in one place.
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Word Counter
Paste or type text to see words, characters, sentences, and reading time instantly.
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Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Average adult reading speed is about 238 words per minute. Word count divided by 238.
Does it count spaces?
It shows both: characters with spaces and without, so you can use whichever a platform requires.