📝 Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and more. Real-time stats.
Free Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Reading Time
Our free word counter tool works in real time — paste or type your text and instantly see your word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. No button press required.
Who Uses a Word Counter?
Our online word counter is used by students writing essays with word limits, bloggers optimizing article length for SEO, authors tracking daily writing progress, journalists hitting story length targets, social media managers checking post lengths, and job seekers writing cover letters within limits.
Unlike basic word count tools, ours provides character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, estimated reading time, and speaking time — all updating live as you type. It works on any device without any installation.
Word Count Guidelines by Content Type
Blog Posts & Articles
300–500 words for short posts. 1,500–2,500 words for SEO-optimized posts. 3,000–5,000 words for comprehensive guides that rank well in Google search results.
Academic Essays
High school essays: 500–800 words. College essays: 800–1,500 words. Research papers: 3,000–8,000 words. Always verify your institution's specific word limit requirements.
Social Media Posts
Twitter/X: 280 characters. Instagram captions: ideal at 125–150 characters. LinkedIn: 150–300 words. Facebook: 40–80 words for best engagement. Use our character counter to stay within limits.
Cover Letters & Resumes
Cover letters: 250–400 words is the sweet spot. Resumes: 400–800 words for 0–10 years experience. One page is standard for most applicants — use our letter counter to stay concise.