Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Reading time calculator included. No signup required.
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Instant, accurate text analysis for any purpose
Instant word and character count as you type
Count with or without spaces for any platform
Reading time (200 WPM) and speaking time (150 WPM)
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs
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Stay within platform limits
| Platform | Character Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X Post | 280 | 10,000 for premium |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 | 125 before truncation |
| Facebook Post | 63,206 | 400-500 recommended |
| LinkedIn Post | 3,000 | 140-200 before truncation |
| YouTube Title | 100 | 70 recommended |
| YouTube Description | 5,000 | First 100-150 visible |
| TikTok Caption | 2,200 | 150 recommended |
| Pinterest Pin | 500 | 100-200 recommended |
| SMS Message | 160 | 70 for Unicode |
| Meta Description | 160 | 150-155 optimal |
| Title Tag | 60 | 50-60 optimal |
| Email Subject | 78 | 40-60 recommended |
How many pages is your essay?
| Words | Pages (Single-Spaced) | Pages (Double-Spaced) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 words | 0.5 pages | 1 pages |
| 500 words | 1 pages | 2 pages |
| 750 words | 1.5 pages | 3 pages |
| 1,000 words | 2 pages | 4 pages |
| 1,500 words | 3 pages | 6 pages |
| 2,000 words | 4 pages | 8 pages |
| 2,500 words | 5 pages | 10 pages |
| 3,000 words | 6 pages | 12 pages |
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Everything about word counting and text analysis
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks). Each sequence of non-whitespace characters is counted as one word. Numbers and hyphenated words (like "well-known") count as single words.
Characters with spaces includes all characters in your text including spaces. Characters without spaces excludes space characters, giving you the count of actual letters, numbers, and punctuation. Some platforms count only characters without spaces.
Reading time is estimated using 200 words per minute (WPM), which is the average adult reading speed. The formula is: Reading time = Word count / 200. This gives a reasonable estimate for most content types.
Speaking time is estimated at 150 words per minute, which is the average speaking pace for presentations. Professional speakers typically range from 120-180 WPM. Adjust expectations based on your actual speaking speed.
Twitter (X) posts have a 280 character limit for free accounts. Twitter Blue subscribers can post up to 10,000 characters. Images and links count towards the limit. Use our character counter to stay within limits.
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters. However, captions are truncated after about 125 characters in the feed, showing "...more". For hashtags, Instagram recommends 3-5 per post for best engagement.
A standard page with 12pt font and 1-inch margins contains approximately 250-300 words (single-spaced) or 125-150 words (double-spaced). Academic pages typically use double-spacing, so 1000 words = ~4 pages.
Research suggests 1,500-2,500 words performs best for SEO. Long-form content (2,000+ words) tends to rank higher, get more backlinks, and have better engagement. However, quality matters more than length.
Meta descriptions should be 150-160 characters. Google may display up to 155-160 characters on desktop and ~120 on mobile. Focus on compelling copy within 155 characters to avoid truncation.
College application essays typically range from 250-650 words, depending on the school. Common App essays allow 250-650 words. Supplemental essays vary from 50-300 words. Always follow specific guidelines.
LinkedIn posts can be up to 3,000 characters. Posts are truncated after ~140 characters on mobile and ~200 on desktop, showing "...see more". For best engagement, aim for 150-300 words with line breaks.
Sentences are counted by detecting sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?) followed by whitespace or end of text. Abbreviations like "Dr." or "etc." may affect accuracy. The tool provides a close estimate for most texts.
Standard SMS messages are 160 characters. Messages exceeding this are split into multiple segments. Unicode characters (emojis, non-Latin scripts) reduce the limit to 70 characters per segment due to encoding.
Yes, once the page loads, the word counter works entirely in your browser. No internet connection is needed for counting. Your text is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
Our free word counter provides instant analysis of your text, counting words,characters (with and without spaces), sentences, andparagraphs. It also estimates reading time andspeaking time - essential for writers, students, marketers, and anyone working with text.
Word count is crucial for many situations: academic essays with strict requirements, social media posts with character limits, SEO-optimized content with ideal lengths, and presentations with time constraints. Our tool helps you hit your targets precisely.
Reading time is calculated using 200 words per minute (WPM), the average adult reading speed. Formula: Reading time (minutes) = Word count / 200. This helps writers set expectations for readers and optimize content length for engagement.
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, making it safe for confidential documents. Once loaded, the tool works completely offline - perfect for working on the go without internet access.