Word Counter
Paste or type any text to instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
This tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in real time and estimates reading time at 200 words per minute — the average adult reading speed. It works for any language that uses space-delimited words.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Does it count words in multiple languages?
Yes. The tool counts any whitespace-delimited tokens, so it works with any language that uses spaces between words.
What is the ideal blog post length for SEO?
There is no universal ideal. Research suggests 1,500–2,500 words for comprehensive topics tends to rank well, but quality and topical relevance matter more than word count.
How long should a meta description be?
Google displays roughly 150–160 characters in search results. Our character counter helps you stay within this limit for your title and description tags.