Word Counter
Count words and characters instantly with our free online word counter. As you type or paste, it shows words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, readability and keyword density.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
- Speaking time
- 0 min
- Readability
- –
What the word count tool measures
Words and characters
Live counts, including characters without spaces for strict limits.
Sentences and paragraphs
Understand the structure of your text at a glance.
Reading and speaking time
Plan blog posts, speeches and presentations accurately.
Readability score
Flesch reading-ease score shows how easy your text is to read.
Keyword density
See your most-used words, useful for SEO writing.
Case converter
Switch to UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case or Sentence case, and remove extra spaces.
Common word count limits
- Tweet / X post: 280 characters
- Meta description: about 150–160 characters
- Instagram caption: up to 2,200 characters
- College application essay: often 500–650 words
- Blog post: typically 1,000–2,000 words
Frequently asked questions
How does the word counter count words?
A word is any group of letters or numbers separated by spaces. Punctuation marks on their own are not counted as words.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The word counter runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of about 238 words per minute; speaking time uses about 140 words per minute.