This tool counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time and estimates reading time at 200 words per minute. Paste or type your text below to see live counts.
What is Word & Character Counter?
A word counter tallies words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. For marketers and writers it's a quick way to hit length targets — meta descriptions, ad copy limits, blog-post minimums, and social character caps.
How it works
The tool counts words (separated by spaces), characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste. No formula — just accurate, instant counting.
How to use this tool
Paste or type your text. The counter updates live with word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time. Handy for staying within platform limits or content-length goals.
Why it matters
Length matters more than writers admit: meta descriptions truncate past ~160 characters, tweets cap out, ad headlines have hard limits, and SEO content often needs a minimum depth to compete. Knowing your count keeps you inside the lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many words is a good blog post for SEO?
It depends on intent, but competitive informational topics often need 1,000-2,000+ words to cover a subject fully. Depth and usefulness matter more than hitting a number.
What's the character limit for a meta description?
Google typically displays up to about 155-160 characters before truncating, so aim to land your key message within that range.
Does the tool store my text?
No — counting happens in your browser and nothing is saved or sent anywhere.