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Word & Character Counter
Paste or type your text to see words, characters, sentences and reading time update instantly. Check it against common limits for SEO titles, meta descriptions and social posts, and fix the case in one click.
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Reading time
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Character limits
- SEO title0 / 60
- Meta description0 / 160
- X (Twitter) post0 / 280
- Instagram caption0 / 2,200
- LinkedIn post0 / 3,000
Most used words
Common words like "the" and "and" are ignored.
Common length limits
- SEO title: about 50–60 characters shows in full in most search results.
- Meta description: about 150–160 characters on desktop, less on mobile.
- X (Twitter): 280 characters for standard accounts.
- Instagram caption: up to 2,200 characters, but only the first line or two show before "more".
- LinkedIn post: up to 3,000 characters, with roughly the first 200 visible before "see more".
Platforms change these limits from time to time, so treat them as guides.
Typical word counts
- College or job application essays: often 250–650 words. Check the exact limit, as many portals cut off extra text.
- Blog posts: there's no ideal length. Write until the question is fully answered, then stop.
- Speeches: at about 140 words a minute, a 5-minute talk is roughly 700 words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count words in Hindi, Telugu or other Indian languages correctly?
Yes. Words are split using the browser's built-in language-aware segmenter rather than just spaces, and characters are counted the way you see them on screen. In up-to-date browsers a conjunct like 'क्ष' or an emoji with a skin tone counts as one character; older browsers may count conjuncts as two.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses about 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults in a large 2019 review of reading research. Speaking time uses about 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for talks and voice-overs.
Why does my character count differ from another tool?
Tools differ on what counts as a character. This one counts what you see (an emoji is one character), and shows totals both with and without spaces. Some platforms count emoji or links differently, so leave a little headroom near a limit.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
Your text is never uploaded. To avoid losing a draft, it's kept in this browser's local storage until you press Clear. Don't use it for sensitive text on a shared computer.
How long should a meta description be?
Google doesn't publish a fixed limit and shows varying lengths, but around 150–160 characters usually displays in full on desktop. Put the most important words first in case it's cut short.