Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Perfect for essays, blog posts, and social media.

Enter Your Text

Type or paste your text to see instant statistics

Words

0

Characters

0
0 without spaces

Sentences

0

Paragraphs

0

Reading Time

Estimated time to read at different speeds

Slow (150 wpm)
< 1 min
Average (238 wpm)
< 1 min
Fast (300 wpm)
< 1 min

Speaking Time

< 1 min
at 130 wpm

Avg Word Length

0
characters

Perfect for:

  • • Essays and academic papers
  • • Blog posts and articles
  • • Social media captions
  • • SEO content optimization
  • • Character limits for platforms
  • • Speech and presentation prep

Reading & Speaking Speeds:

  • • Slow readers: 150 words per minute
  • • Average readers: 238 words per minute
  • • Fast readers: 300 words per minute
  • • Speaking pace: 130 words per minute

* These are general estimates. Actual reading and speaking speeds vary based on content complexity and individual ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?

Our word counter analyzes your text in real-time as you type or paste. It counts words by splitting text on whitespace, characters including and excluding spaces, sentences by detecting punctuation marks (.!?), and paragraphs by finding double line breaks.

What is the average reading speed?

The average adult reads at about 238 words per minute for general content. Slow readers typically read at 150 words per minute, while fast readers can reach 300+ words per minute. Technical or complex content is usually read slower.

How long should a blog post be for SEO?

For SEO purposes, blog posts typically perform best between 1,500-2,500 words. However, the ideal length depends on your topic and competition. Short-form content (300-600 words) works for simple topics, while long-form content (2,000+ words) is better for comprehensive guides.

What is the Twitter/X character limit?

Twitter/X has a 280 character limit for standard posts. Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters. Use our character counter to ensure your tweets fit within the limit.

How many words are in a typical essay?

Essay lengths vary by type: short essays are 500-1,000 words (1-2 pages), standard essays are 1,500-2,500 words (3-5 pages), and long essays or research papers are 3,000-5,000+ words (6-10+ pages). A typical college application essay is 500-650 words.