Word Counter
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Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Free online word counter with reading time — perfect for essays, SEO, and social posts.
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Why use a word counter?
Word and character limits are everywhere: college essays, blog posts, product descriptions, meta titles, tweets, and SMS messages. A word counter removes the guesswork — you see exactly where you stand as you type.
This free counter tracks words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in real time.
Word count for SEO and content
Content length correlates with search rankings and engagement. Knowing your article's word count helps you hit SEO benchmarks, and character counts matter for meta titles (max ~60) and descriptions (max ~160). This tool makes those checks instant.
How to Use
- Type or paste your text
- Word, character and sentence counts update live
- Check reading time for speeches or articles
- Use the counts to hit your word limit
Features
⚡ Live CountsUpdates as you type.
📊 Full StatsWords, chars, sentences, paragraphs, reading time.
🎯 SEO ReadyTrack title and description length targets.
🔒 PrivateYour text stays in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words is a double-spaced page?
Roughly 250-300 words. A 500-word essay is about two double-spaced pages.
Does the word counter count numbers?
Yes — sequences of digits separated by spaces count as words, matching common word-count conventions.
Is this word counter free?
Yes, unlimited and free with no signup.