Text Tools
Word & Character Counter
Count words and characters as you type.
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time as you type. Whether you’re writing a tweet, an essay, an SEO meta description or a 5,000-word blog post, the Word & Character Counter gives you live feedback so you stay within your target.
Use the tool
What this tool does
A word counter analyzes a block of text and reports useful metrics: total words, characters with and without spaces, sentence count, paragraph count, and an estimated reading time based on an average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute.
Why people use it
- Twitter/X posts cap at 280 characters — go over and your post is cut off.
- SEO meta descriptions ideally fit within 155–160 characters.
- Academic essays and journalism assignments often have strict word counts.
- LinkedIn headlines, Instagram captions and YouTube descriptions all have limits.
- Knowing reading time helps you set realistic expectations for your audience.
Step-by-step guide
- Open the Word & Character Counter tool.
- Paste or type your text into the editor.
- Watch the live counts update with every keystroke.
- Use the metrics to trim or expand your draft to fit your target.
Real examples
Copywriter hitting a 60-character title
Jess writes Google Ads headlines, capped at 30 characters per line. The live character count helps her revise without resorting to manual counting.
Student matching a 1,500-word essay limit
Aiden trims his philosophy essay from 1,720 words down to exactly 1,500, cutting filler phrases as the counter ticks down.
Common use cases
- SEO writing
- Academic essays
- Social media drafts
- Email subject line testing
- Bio and tagline writing
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Everything stays in your browser tab — close it and the text is gone.
How is reading time calculated?
Total words ÷ 225 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does it count emojis as characters?
Yes — each visible glyph is counted as one character, matching how Twitter/X measures most posts.