Word Counter

Real-time word, character, sentence and reading time counter

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Platform limits

Twitter / X 0 / 280

LinkedIn post 0 / 3,000

Instagram caption 0 / 2,200

Email subject line 0 / 60

About this word counter

This free word counter works entirely in your browser. The moment you start typing or paste text, it instantly calculates your word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, and speaking time — with no delay and no data sent to any server. Your text stays completely private.

Unlike basic word counters, this tool also checks your text against the character limits of major social media and publishing platforms, so you know immediately whether your content fits before you publish.

Platform character limits explained

Every platform has different content limits, and going over them means your post gets cut off or rejected entirely. Here is what this tool checks:

Twitter / X: 280 characters per tweet. Every character counts, including spaces and punctuation.
LinkedIn posts: 3,000 characters. Posts longer than 210 characters get truncated with a "see more" link, so lead with your strongest point.
Instagram captions: 2,200 characters maximum. Only the first 125 characters show before the "more" cutoff.
Email subject lines: 60 characters is the recommended maximum for mobile display. Subject lines over 60 characters get cut off on most mobile email clients.
Blog posts: For SEO, Google typically rewards posts over 1,500 words. In-depth guides of 2,000 to 3,000 words tend to rank best for competitive keywords.

Tips for better writing

Aim for an average sentence length of 15 to 20 words. Longer sentences are harder to read on screens.
A reading time under 7 minutes tends to get higher completion rates for blog posts.
For emails, keep your word count under 200 words. Studies show email response rates drop sharply above 200 words.
For LinkedIn, posts between 150 and 300 words tend to get the most organic reach.
Speaking time is calculated at 150 words per minute, which is average conversational speed. For a formal presentation, use 120 words per minute as your target.

Frequently asked questions

How does this word counter calculate reading time?

Reading time is calculated at 238 words per minute, which is the average silent reading speed for an adult. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, which is average conversational speech. Both are estimates — actual times vary by reader and content complexity.

Does this tool save or store my text?

No. Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, never stored, and never logged. When you close the page, the text is gone.

Why does my word count differ from Microsoft Word?

Different tools define "word" slightly differently. This counter splits on whitespace, so hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word. Microsoft Word may count them differently. For most practical purposes the counts will be within 1 to 2 percent of each other.

Can I use this for academic word counts?

Yes. This counter gives you an accurate word count suitable for academic assignments, essays, and research papers. For strict academic submission requirements, always verify against the word processor you used to write the document.