Count every word.
Make each one matter.
Live counts for essays, applications, social posts and meta descriptions. Your text never leaves this browser tab.
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0 minReading time
GOOD TO KNOW
How the counts are calculated.
Different tools count slightly differently. Here is exactly what this one does.
- Words are runs of letters or numbers, so “don’t” and “e-mail” count as one word and stray punctuation is ignored. It works for most languages written with spaces.
- Characters include spaces and line breaks, which is how most form limits count.
- Reading time uses 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults reading English non-fiction in a large 2019 review of reading-rate studies.
- Limit checks compare your text with common caps: 280 characters for an X post, about 160 for a meta description or single SMS, and about 60 for a search-result title.
Do spaces count as characters?+
Yes, in the main Characters figure. The ‘No spaces’ figure is shown separately because some forms count only visible characters.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?+
Speaking is slower than reading, typically 130–150 words per minute, so roughly 650–750 words.
How many words fit on one page?+
About 500 words single-spaced or 250 double-spaced, using 12-point text and standard margins.
Is my text saved or uploaded?+
No. Counting happens in this browser tab and nothing is stored once you close it.