Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. Works with Chinese and Japanese too.

How to use the Word Counter

Paste an essay, article or social post to check length limits. Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters each count as one word, which matches how most CJK word limits work. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute; speaking time 150.

Frequently asked questions

What are common character limits?

X (Twitter) 280, meta descriptions about 155–160, Instagram captions 2,200, LinkedIn posts 3,000.

Is my text saved?

No. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

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