Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time.
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Why Word Count Matters
Word count is a basic but essential metric for writers, translators, and content creators. Blog posts, academic papers, and marketing copy all have expected length ranges that affect readability and SEO performance.
Beyond word count, character count matters for social media posts (Twitter/X: 280 characters, LinkedIn: 3,000), meta descriptions (155–160 characters), and SMS messages (160 characters per segment).
Our tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in real time. It also estimates reading time based on an average reading speed of 200–250 words per minute.
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