Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time
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Why count words in your text?
Word counting is essential for respecting character limits on social media, optimal blog post length (1500-2500 words is ideal for SEO), academic essays and editorial submissions.
Important character limits
Twitter/X: 280 characters | SMS: 160 characters | SEO meta description: 155-160 characters | SEO title: 50-60 characters | LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters | Instagram bio: 150 characters.
Reading time estimation
Adults read an average of 200-250 words per minute. Our tool estimates reading time based on 225 words/minute. A 1,000-word article takes approximately 4-5 minutes to read. This helps calibrate your content length.