Word Counter & Character Counter

Type or paste your text below. Word count, character count, reading time, and more will update automatically as you type.

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Why Use a Word Counter?

Word counters are useful in many situations. Here are some common use cases:

• Blog posts and articles: Most SEO experts recommend 1,000–2,000 words for a well-ranking article. Use this tool to track your word count as you write.
• Meta descriptions: Keep your meta description under 160 characters. The character counter helps you stay within the limit.
• Social media posts: Twitter has a 280-character limit. LinkedIn posts work best at around 150–300 words.
• Academic writing: Essays and assignments often have strict word count requirements. Check your count here before submitting.
• Ad copy: Google Ads headlines are limited to 30 characters. Descriptions are limited to 90 characters.

What Is Reading Time?

Reading time is calculated at an average speed of 200 words per minute — the typical reading speed for most adults. A 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read.

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