Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Estimate reading and speaking time. Free, private, and works in your browser.
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Why Use a Word Counter?
Word counters are essential for writers, students, marketers, and developers. Whether you are writing an essay with a strict word limit, optimizing a blog post for SEO, or preparing a speech, knowing your text metrics helps you stay on target.
Common Word Count Targets
- Tweet / X post: 280 characters
- High school essay: 500–1,000 words
- College essay: 1,500–5,000 words
- SEO blog post: 1,500–2,500 words
- Novel: 50,000–100,000+ words
Frequently Asked Questions
The word counter splits your text on whitespace to count words, counts all characters (with and without spaces), detects sentences by punctuation marks, and splits paragraphs by blank lines. It also estimates reading and speaking time based on average speeds.
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