How to count words and characters
Type or paste your text. Every number updates as you type: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and the time it takes to read or say it.
Length limits worth knowing
| Where | Limit |
|---|
| Search result title (SEO) | about 60 characters |
| Meta description | about 155 characters |
| SMS message | 160 characters |
| Post on X | 280 characters |
The bars next to the text show how much room you have left for each one.
Spot repeated words
The most frequent words appear under the counts. If one word shows up too often, it is a hint to vary your wording.
Questions and answers
- What counts as a word?
- Any run of letters or numbers. Hyphenated words and contractions like “well-known” or “don’t” count as one word; punctuation alone does not count.
- Are emoji and accented letters one character?
- Yes. The counter measures what you see on screen, so “é” or a single emoji each count as one character, as social networks do.
- How is reading time estimated?
- At about 230 words per minute for silent reading and 140 words per minute for speaking aloud, typical adult averages.
- Is my text saved?
- No. Counting happens in your browser as you type; nothing is sent or stored.
Updated November 14, 2026