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Word & Character Counter

Type or paste your text for instant word and character counts, reading time, readability and social media limits.

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    How to use the word counter

    1. Type or pasteCounts update instantly as you write or paste text into the box.
    2. Check the limitsSee at a glance whether your text fits X, LinkedIn, meta descriptions, Google Ads and more.
    3. Polish itUse the readability score and top keywords to tighten your writing.

    Character limits for popular platforms

    • X (Twitter) post: 280 characters
    • LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters (about 210 show before "see more")
    • Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
    • Meta title: about 60 characters · meta description: about 160
    • Google Ads: 30-character headlines and 90-character descriptions
    • YouTube title: 100 characters

    Understanding the readability score

    The Flesch Reading Ease score rates text from 0 to 100 - higher is easier. Most web content should aim for 60 or above, which plain English written for a general audience reaches comfortably. Shorter sentences and everyday words raise the score. The grade level estimates the years of schooling a reader needs to follow the text easily.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
    Nothing is uploaded. If you turn on autosave, your text is kept only in this browser so it survives a refresh.
    How is reading time calculated?
    Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute.
    Does it count spaces?
    Both are shown: characters including spaces and characters without spaces.
    How are words counted?
    Any run of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation counts as a word, including hyphenated words and numbers.

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