Word and character count online
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs — in real time
Text area ⓘ
Type or paste text — statistics will update automatically.
Grammar errors
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Goal ⓘ
Social media limits ⓘ
Check how your text fits platform limits.
Text statistics ⓘ
Real-time analysis.
Word frequency ⓘ
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Keyword Density ⓘ
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Sentence rhythm ⓘ
About ⓘ
For whom
- Copywriters and bloggers — SEO articles 1500–2500 words
- Students — meeting assignment word limits
- Social media — Twitter 280, Instagram 2200, LinkedIn 3000 chars
- SEO specialists — meta 150–160 chars, title 50–60
- Translators — chars without spaces for cost calculation
- Speakers — speech time estimate (~130 words/min)
How to use
- Type or paste text in the field above
- Statistics will update automatically
- Check social media limits
- Use buttons: Clear, Copy, Sample text
Benefits
- Real-time — metrics update instantly
- Privacy — text never leaves your device
- No sign-up or daily limits
- Social limits in one place
Frequently asked questions about word and character count ⓘ
Answers about the free online word and character counter.
What is an online word and character counter?
A word counter is a free online tool for counting words, characters with and without spaces in text. It shows real-time statistics: word count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and average word length. Online word and character count is useful for copywriters, students, editors and authors when preparing articles, social posts and academic papers.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated as: word count ÷ 225 words per minute. This is the average adult reading speed. The result is rounded to the nearest integer. For example, 450 words is about 2 minutes of reading. For speech time estimate, about 130 words per minute is used.
Does the counter work with Cyrillic?
Yes. The word and character counter supports Cyrillic, Latin and any languages. Word count uses spaces and punctuation as separators. Word frequency and keyword density work correctly with Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Kazakh and other languages.
Is registration required?
No. The free word counter works without registration or login. Open the page, paste text — statistics appear instantly. No daily limits or usage caps. All features are available immediately.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
Character count with spaces includes all characters: letters, numbers, spaces and punctuation. Characters without spaces count only letters, numbers and symbols, excluding spaces. The difference matters for translators and editors: translation cost is usually calculated by characters without spaces. For social limits (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) all characters count.
Why check character limits for social media?
Each platform has its limit: Twitter/X — 280 characters, Instagram — 2,200, LinkedIn — 3,000, Meta (Facebook) — up to 63,206. Our online character counter shows how many characters your text has and whether it fits the limit. This helps avoid cutting posts and keeps your message intact when publishing.
Meta description: optimal character count?
Optimal meta description length for SEO is 150–160 characters. Google truncates longer descriptions in search results. Our online character counter shows the exact count with and without spaces — check before publishing.
Title tag: character limit?
Recommended title length for SEO is 50–60 characters. Longer titles get truncated in search results. The character counter helps verify title, meta description and other SEO elements before publishing.
Are there text volume limits?
The counter handles text of any size. For best performance, analyze up to 100,000 characters at a time. Word and character count runs in the browser — very large texts may slightly slow updates while typing.
How to use word counter for SEO?
For SEO optimization, «Word frequency» and «Keyword Density» blocks are useful. Word frequency shows which words appear most often — helps avoid keyword stuffing. Keyword Density counts the percentage of key phrases in text. Optimal keyword density is 1–2%. Our free online word count works in the browser and suits any text volume.
Keyword density — what is optimal for SEO?
Optimal keyword density for SEO is 1–2% of total words. Too high density is seen as keyword stuffing and can hurt rankings. The «Keyword Density» block shows the percentage for each phrase — enter keywords separated by commas and monitor the balance.
How does grammar check work?
LanguageTool is used. Text is sent to their server. Limit: 20 checks per minute.
What is «Words per page»?
A calculator to estimate text volume in pages (A4, 12pt, ~250–300 words/page).
How to sort a list alphabetically?
Paste the list, choose order (A–Z, Z–A, random) and click the button.
What is the random words generator for?
For brainstorming, exercises and tests.
Is it safe to use an online word counter?
Yes. All word and character counting runs locally in your browser. Text is not sent to the server or stored. This ensures privacy when working with personal documents, drafts and confidential materials.