Word Counter

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Paste any text to get an instant breakdown of word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentence count and estimated reading time.

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Words0

Characters0

Chars (no spaces)0

Sentences0

Paragraphs0

Lines0

Unique Words0

Reading Time~1 min

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Writers tracking article length

Paste a draft and instantly see your word count and character count update in real time. Hit your target word count without manually counting or guessing.

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Students meeting essay requirements

Check whether your essay meets the minimum or maximum word count set by your professor. Avoid losing marks by going under or over the required length.

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Bloggers optimizing post length for SEO

Long-form blog posts of 1,500–2,500 words tend to rank better on Google. Use the live word counter to hit the sweet spot for search engine optimization.

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Social media managers checking limits

Twitter/X posts cap at 280 characters and LinkedIn posts at 3,000. Monitor your character count live so you never have to cut a post at the last second.

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Authors estimating reading time

The average adult reads about 200–250 words per minute. Use the reading time estimate to gauge how long your chapter, article, or newsletter will take to read.

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Content strategists auditing copy

Audit landing pages, product descriptions, or marketing copy for length consistency across a site. Identify thin content that may hurt SEO performance.

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