Word Counter

Whether you're writing an essay, blog post, or social media caption, knowing your word count is essential. Our free Word Counter provides instant, real-time statistics including word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.

Common word count targets: tweets (280 characters / ~40 words), Instagram captions (2,200 characters), LinkedIn posts (3,000 characters), blog posts (1,500–2,500 words for SEO), college essays (500–5,000 words), and cover letters (~300 words). Our counter updates in real time as you type or paste, helping you stay within any platform's limits.

Reading time is estimated at 200–250 words per minute for text and 150 wpm for presentations — essential metrics for content creators, teachers, and public speakers. The tool also displays unique word count and average word length for readability analysis. Pair it with our Character Counter for platform-specific limits, use the Reading Time Calculator for presentation timing, or polish your text with the Grammar Checker before publishing.