What is a word counter?
A word counter splits text into words at spaces and punctuation and counts them, along with characters, sentences and paragraphs. Reading time here assumes about 225 words a minute and speaking time about 140.
Features
- Words, characters, characters without spaces
- Sentences and paragraphs
- Reading and speaking time
- Most-used words, for keyword checks
- Unicode-aware for Indian languages
How to use the word counter
- Paste or type your text.
- Read the live counts.
- Copy or clear when you are done.
Common limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Google title (shown in results) | About 50–60 characters |
| Meta description | About 120–160 characters |
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters (standard accounts) |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser and the text is gone when you close the tab.
Last updated 15 November 2026. Made by Criza Labs. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.