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The Word Counter counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in any text you paste — instantly, as you type. It also estimates reading time, which is one of the most useful numbers in content editing and the one people forget to check.
It sounds trivial until you need it: a meta description that must stay under 160 characters, a title tag under 60, an ad headline with a hard 30-character cap, an application essay with a 500-word limit, or a guest post whose editor wants "800 words minimum." Every one of those is a character or word count you need to be sure about.
How to use it
1. Paste or type your text into the box — counts update as you write.
2. Read the counters: words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs.
3. Use the character count for hard limits: title tags (~60), meta descriptions (~160), social posts, ad copy.
4. Use the word count for length targets: blog posts, essays, product copy.
5. Check the reading-time estimate — 200 to 250 words per minute is the standard for adult readers.
Handy limits cheat sheet
| Content | Typical limit |
|---|---|
| SEO title tag | ~60 characters |
| Meta description | ~160 characters |
| Facebook/LinkedIn post headline | varies; check before scheduling |
| SMS | 160 characters |
| Good blog paragraph | 3–5 sentences |
FAQ
Does it count numbers and punctuation?
Numbers count as words. Punctuation is counted in the "characters" totals but not as words.
Is my text stored anywhere
No — counting happens in your browser session. Nothing is saved on our servers.
Why does my word processor show a different count?
Different tools define "word" slightly differently (hyphenated compounds, symbols). Differences are almost always tiny; pick one tool and stay consistent for your project.
Can I count text with emojis?
Yes. Emojis count as characters; their word treatment varies by counter, which is why the character counts are the reliable ones for platform limits.
