Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Free word counter for writers, bloggers, and marketers.
Words
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Characters
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No spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
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Character limits by platform
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How It Works
Paste or Type
Paste your text or type directly. Stats update in real time as you type
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Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs. Platform limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, meta descriptions
Optimize
Adjust your text to fit character limits. No copy needed, no signup
Free Word Counter for Writers and Marketers
Character limits matter. Twitter allows 280 characters. Meta descriptions work best at 150-160 characters. LinkedIn posts can go up to 3000. Our free word counter shows all of this in real time. Paste or type your text, and instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere - all counting happens in your browser.
Use it for blog posts, social media captions, meta descriptions, email copy, and academic writing. Stay within platform limits, hit word count targets, and optimize for SEO. No signup, no limits, no account required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the word counter count?
The word counter counts words (space-separated), characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. It also shows reading time (200 words/min) and speaking time (150 words/min).
What is the Twitter character limit?
Twitter/X posts have a 280 character limit. The tool shows your character count and highlights when you exceed platform limits like Twitter, meta descriptions (160), LinkedIn (3000), and Instagram captions (2200).
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored. Nothing is saved.
Can I use this for meta descriptions?
Yes. Meta descriptions work best at 150-160 characters. The tool shows the meta description limit so you can optimize for SEO.
Is the word counter free?
Yes. The word counter is 100% free with no signup, no limits, and no account required.
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