Free Word & Character Counter — Count Words, Characters and Reading Time
Use this free word and character counter to instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and estimated reading time for any text. Perfect for blog posts, social media captions, essays, cover letters, and any character-limited content.
📝 Word & Character Counter
Paste any text to instantly count words, characters, sentences and estimated reading time. Perfect for social posts, job ads, emails and CVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in a document?
Paste or type your text into the counter. It instantly shows your word count, character count, sentence count, and an estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
What is the Twitter/X character limit?
Twitter/X allows up to 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts. This counter helps you stay within that limit by showing your live character count as you type.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on an average adult reading speed of approximately 200 words per minute. The result is a good estimate for blog posts and articles.
Can I use this for SEO meta descriptions?
Yes. Google typically displays meta descriptions up to around 155–160 characters. Use this tool to ensure your meta descriptions hit the optimal length.