About this Word Counter tool
Essays, assignments, cover letters, social media posts and meta descriptions all have word or character limits. Paste or type your text and every number updates instantly: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and lines.
Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute (the average adult silent reading speed) and speaking time at 150 words per minute, which is useful for speeches and presentations. The keyword list shows which words you use most, ignoring common words like “the” and “and”.
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the counts. They update as you type.
- Check the top keywords to spot repetition.
- Copy your text when you're done.
Features
Instant counts
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines.
Reading and speaking time
Plan talks and articles.
Keyword density
Your top 10 keywords with percentages.
All languages
Counts words in any script, including Urdu and Arabic.
Private
Your text stays in your browser.
Common length limits
- Google meta description: about 150–160 characters
- X (Twitter) post: 280 characters
- Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
- LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters
- Typical university essay: 1,500–3,000 words
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is any run of letters or numbers, including words with apostrophes or hyphens such as “don't” and “well-known”.
Does it count characters with spaces?
Yes. You get both: characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
How is reading time calculated?
Words divided by 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults.
Does it work for Urdu, Arabic or Hindi?
Yes. Words in any script are counted.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser. Your text is kept only in this browser tab, so it survives a page refresh.