How to use Word Counter
- Paste or type text into the box.
- See the counts update instantly.
- Use the case buttons to change text case if needed.
Who uses a word counter?
Students checking essay limits, writers hitting article lengths, marketers fitting meta descriptions and social posts, and job seekers keeping cover letters concise.
Common limits
Meta description: about 155 characters. X (Twitter) post: 280 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200 characters. Average reading speed: about 200–250 words per minute.
Typical word counts
A tweet-length message is under 50 words, a cover letter 250–400, a standard school essay 500–1,000, a blog post 1,000–2,000, and a long-form guide 2,500 or more. One page of single-spaced text is roughly 500 words.
How words and sentences are counted
Words are counted as groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, so numbers and hyphenated words count as one word each. Sentences end at a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. Paragraphs are blocks separated by an empty line.
Changing text case
Use UPPERCASE for headings and labels, Title Case for article and email subject titles, and Sentence case to fix text that was typed with Caps Lock on. Copy the result with one click.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of about 225 words per minute.
Does it count characters with spaces?
Yes. You see both characters with spaces and characters without spaces, which many forms and social networks use for their limits.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser and your text is never sent to a server.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. It is 100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.
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