A fast, real-time online word and character counting utility. Type or paste your text below to get an instant breakdown of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
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How to Use This Word Counter
- Paste or type your content into the text area above.
- Watch the statistics update in real time as you add or delete characters.
- Use the Copy Text button to copy your text back to your clipboard, or click Clear to start over.
How Calculations Work
- Word Count: Evaluated by splitting non-empty text strings on whitespace boundaries (
s+). Hyphenated words are counted according to standard typographical conventions. - Reading Time: Calculated based on an average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM).
- Sentence Count: Identified by scanning for punctuation termination marks (periods, exclamation marks, and question marks) followed by whitespace.
Common Character Limit Reference
| Platform / Format | Character Limit | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search Meta Description | ~155–160 characters | Keep under 155 to prevent truncation on mobile. |
| Google Search Title Tag | ~50–60 characters | Keep within 580 pixels (around 60 characters). |
| X (Twitter) Standard Post | 280 characters | Short URLs consume 23 characters automatically. |
| LinkedIn Post | 3,000 characters | Best engagement typically occurs within 150–300 words. |
Privacy & Data Security
Your privacy is guaranteed. This tool runs 100% on your device using client-side JavaScript. None of your confidential documents, essays, or code snippets are ever transmitted to or stored on our servers.