📝 Word Counter
3
Words
30
Characters
26
No Spaces
1
Sentences
1
Paragraphs
0.1
Read Time (min)
Twitter: 30/280
SMS: 30/160
Meta Desc: 30/160
How to Use the Word Counter
Simply start typing or paste your text into the box above. All statistics update in real time — no button clicking needed.
What Each Metric Means
- Words — Total word count for article length and SEO content.
- Characters — Total including spaces. Important for SMS (160), Twitter (280) and meta descriptions (160).
- Characters (no spaces) — Excluding whitespace.
- Sentences — Complete sentences split by . ! ?
- Paragraphs — Number of paragraph breaks.
- Reading time — Estimated read time at 238 words/min.
Character Limits by Platform
| Platform | Limit |
|---|---|
| Twitter (X) | 280 chars |
| SMS | 160 chars |
| Meta Description | 160 chars |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 chars |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this word counter free?▾
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no limits. Everything runs in your browser.
Does it store my text?▾
No. Your text never leaves your device. All analysis happens locally in your browser.