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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and more — instantly as you type.
About This Word Counter Tool
Whether you're writing a blog post, an essay, a tweet, or a cover letter — keeping track of your word count matters. Our free word counter tool gives you a real-time breakdown of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time all in one place.
Why use a word counter? Most platforms have strict limits — Twitter allows 280 characters, college essays cap at 650 words, and SEO meta descriptions should stay under 160 characters. Knowing your counts helps you hit those targets without guessing.
Reading & speaking time is calculated at 200 words per minute for reading and 130 wpm for speaking — industry standard estimates used by platforms like Medium and presentation coaches.