Word Counter
Word count totals words separated by whitespace. Character count includes all letters, spaces, and punctuation. Average reading speed is 200-250 words per minute. A 1,000-word article takes about 4-5 minutes to read.
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Check text against social media limits. See reading and speaking time estimates.
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Platform Limits
| Platform | Character Limit | Your Status |
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| Twitter/X | 280 | ✓ |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 | ✓ |
| LinkedIn Post | 3,000 | ✓ |
| Meta Description (SEO) | 160 | ✓ |
| SMS Message | 160 | 1 msg |
How to Use
- Enter your value in the input field
- Click the Calculate/Convert button
- Copy the result to your clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
- How are words counted?
- Words are sequences of characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. "Hello world" = 2 words. Hyphenated words like "well-known" may count as 1 or 2 words depending on the tool. Numbers like "123" typically count as 1 word.
- What is the average reading time?
- Average adult reading speed is 200-250 words per minute for general content. Technical or academic text: 100-150 wpm. Speed readers can reach 400-700 wpm. A 1,000-word article takes about 4-5 minutes for average readers.
- What is a good word count for SEO blog posts?
- For SEO, aim for 1,500-2,500 words for competitive keywords. Studies show longer content (2,000+ words) tends to rank better. However, quality matters more than length. Pillar content may be 3,000-5,000+ words. Product pages typically need 300-500 words minimum.
- What is the ideal length for social media posts?
- Twitter/X: 280 characters max, optimal 71-100 characters. Facebook: up to 63,206 characters, optimal 40-80 characters. LinkedIn: 3,000 characters, optimal 50-100 characters for posts. Instagram captions: 2,200 characters max.
- What is the difference between character count and word count?
- Character count includes every letter, number, space, and punctuation mark. Word count only counts words separated by whitespace. "Hello, world!" = 13 characters (including space and punctuation) but only 2 words. Platforms like Twitter limit by characters, not words.