Word Counter Online Free — Count Words and Characters Instantly
Our free online word counter updates in real time as you type or paste text. See word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time — all instantly. No signup, no file upload, works in your browser.
What Can This Word Counter Do?
- Word Count — Total number of words in your text
- Character Count — Total characters including spaces
- Characters Without Spaces — For platforms with char limits
- Sentence Count — Number of sentences detected
- Paragraph Count — Number of paragraphs
- Reading Time — Estimated time to read at 200 words/min
- Top Words — Most frequent words in your text
Word Count Limits for Common Platforms
- Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
- Instagram caption: 2,200 characters max
- LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters
- Meta description: 155 characters (SEO)
- College essay (Common App): 650 words
- Blog post (ideal): 1,000 – 2,000 words
- Short story: 1,000 – 7,500 words
How Many Words Per Minute Can You Read?
The average adult reads 200-250 words per minute. A 1,000-word article takes about 4-5 minutes to read. Our tool automatically calculates reading time based on 200 words per minute.
Common Uses for Word Counter
- Essays and academic assignments with word limits
- Blog posts and articles for SEO optimization
- Social media posts within character limits
- Cover letters and professional writing
- Book chapters and creative writing
- Email and marketing copy optimization