Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time in real time.
Free Online Word Counter Tool
Our word and character counter gives you instant statistics about your text. Whether you're writing a blog post, essay, tweet, or documentation, knowing your word count, character count, and estimated reading time helps you hit targets and plan content effectively.
Statistics Explained
Words
Total number of words separated by whitespace. Useful for articles, essays, and social media character limits.
Characters
Total character count including spaces and punctuation. Important for SMS, Twitter, and meta descriptions.
Sentences
Count of sentences ended by '.', '!', or '?'. Helps evaluate content density and readability.
Reading Time
Estimated at 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed). Helps gauge content length for readers.
Speaking Time
Estimated at 130 words per minute. Useful for planning presentations, talks, and podcasts.
Paragraphs
Counts blocks of text separated by blank lines. Helps structure long-form content.
Common Word Count Targets
| Content Type | Typical Word Count |
|---|---|
| Tweet | Up to 280 characters |
| Meta Description (SEO) | 150–160 characters |
| Short Blog Post | 500–800 words |
| Standard Blog Post | 1,000–1,500 words |
| Long-Form Article / SEO | 2,000–3,000 words |
| Short Story | 1,000–7,500 words |
| Novel | 70,000–100,000 words |