Word Counter
Paste your text below to instantly count words, characters, paragraphs, and reading time.
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About the Word Counter
This free tool instantly analyzes any text and reports total words, character counts (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, plus estimated reading and speaking time. Perfect for writers, students, content creators, and SEO professionals.
Reading vs. Speaking Speed
Average adults read at 220 wpm and speak at 130 wpm. Reading estimates use 220 wpm. Speaking estimates use 130 wpm — useful for podcast intros, voiceover scripts, and video content.
Why Word Count Matters
- SEO: Long-form blog posts (1500+ words) rank better on Google.
- Academic essays: Most assignments have strict word limits.
- Social: Twitter limits to 280 chars; Instagram caption max is 2,200.
- Email subjects: 41–50 characters get the best open rates.