Step 1
Paste or type your text
Drop in draft copy, meta text, or ad copy. Counts update as you type — no upload required.
Free SEO Tool
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text. Ideal for checking article length, meta tags, and ad copy.
Words
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Characters
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0 without spaces
Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Time to read & speak
Estimates based on 238 wpm reading and 130 wpm speaking averages — not exact measurements.
Reading time
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238 wpm avg
Speaking time
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130 wpm avg
Lines
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Syllables
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Estimated
Averages
Avg word length
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characters per word
Avg sentence length
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words per sentence
Most-used words
Common stop words are excluded. Counts are deterministic from your text.
Type or paste text to see frequent words.
Character limits
Platform limits can change. Approximate or contextual limits are labeled in tooltips where relevant.
Google title tag0 / 60
Google meta description0 / 160
Twitter / X post0 / 280
Twitter / X bio0 / 160
LinkedIn post (expanded)0 / 3,000
LinkedIn headline0 / 220
Instagram caption0 / 2,200
Instagram bio0 / 150
Facebook post (full visibility)0 / 477
YouTube video title0 / 100
YouTube description0 / 5,000
TikTok caption0 / 2,200
SMS single message0 / 160
When to Use a Word Counter
Use a word counter when drafting articles, briefs, ads, or meta copy and you need a quick sense of length before publishing. Pair character counts with platform limits when preparing social posts or SERP snippets. Length alone does not determine rankings — match depth to search intent and reader needs.
Ideal Word Counts by Content Type
These are practical guidelines, not universal SEO ranking requirements.
| Content type | Ideal length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meta title | 50–60 characters | Character guidance for SERP display — not a ranking rule. |
| Meta description | 120–160 characters | Practical snippet length; Google may rewrite descriptions. |
| Blog post | 1,000–2,000 words | Common long-form range; quality and intent matter more than length. |
| Landing page | 300–800 words | Depends on offer complexity and supporting media. |
| Product description | 150–400 words | Cover benefits, specs, and objections without fluff. |
| Social ad copy | Platform-specific | Use the character-limit bars below for hard caps. |
How It Works
Step 2
Review length metrics
See words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading/speaking time estimates, and frequent words.
Step 3
Check platform limits
Compare character count against common SEO and social limits before you publish.
Use Cases
Article drafting
Keep long-form drafts in a practical length range while you write.
Meta and ad copy QA
Spot oversized titles, descriptions, and posts before they truncate.
Read-time estimates
Share approximate reading or speaking time with editors and stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are reading and speaking times exact?
No. They are estimates based on average words-per-minute assumptions and will vary by reader or speaker.
Does this tool send my text to a server?
No. Counting runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded for analysis.
Why are some words missing from most-used words?
Common stop words like “the” and “and” are excluded so the list highlights more meaningful terms.
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