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Word Counter
Paste or type text to see word counts instantly, plus reading and speaking time and your top keywords. Works for every language, including Hindi, Chinese and Japanese.
Word Counter
Words36
Characters216
Chars (no spaces)179
Sentences3
Paragraphs2
Reading time9 sec
Speaking time14 sec
Avg. word length5.0
Top keywords
How words are counted
The counter uses the browser’s built-in Intl.Segmenter, which understands word boundaries in every language — so Chinese, Japanese and Thai text (written without spaces) is counted correctly. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute; speaking time 150.
Privacy
Your text never leaves the page — safe for drafts, essays and confidential documents.
Common length limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| TikTok caption | 4,000 characters |
| Meta description (SEO) | ~155 characters |
| Title tag (SEO) | ~60 characters |
| College application essay | 650 words (Common App) |
| YouTube title | 100 characters |
Frequently asked questions
Does the counter include spaces?
Both are shown: total characters and characters without spaces.
How long does it take to read 1,000 words?
About 4 minutes at an average reading speed of 238 words per minute.