A Word Counter Built for Marketers
This word and character counter does more than count words. It shows reading time, speaking time and your most used words, and checks your text against the limits that matter in SEO and advertising.
Everything updates live as you type, and nothing you write leaves your browser.
What It Counts
- Words and characters, with and without spaces.
- Sentences and paragraphs, where a blank line starts a new paragraph.
- Reading time at 200 words per minute, a common average for online reading.
- Speaking time at 130 words per minute, useful for videos, podcasts and presentations.
- Top words, ignoring common filler words, so you can spot repetition.
Common Length Limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| SEO title | About 60 characters |
| Meta description | About 160 characters |
| Google Ads headline | 30 characters |
| Google Ads description | 90 characters |
| X post | 280 characters (standard accounts) |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
Search titles are actually cut by pixel width, not characters. For an exact check, use our SERP snippet preview.
How Long Should a Blog Post Be?
There is no ideal word count for ranking. The right length is whatever fully answers the searcher's question without padding.
Look at the pages already ranking for your keyword to judge the depth needed, then focus on covering the topic better rather than simply writing more. Our guide on writing an SEO friendly blog goes into detail, and you can plan lengths ahead with a content calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
1How is reading time calculated?
Reading time divides the word count by 200 words per minute, a common average for reading on screen. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.
2Does the character count include spaces?
The main character count includes spaces and line breaks. The 'No Spaces' box shows the count without any whitespace.
3Is word count a Google ranking factor?
No. Google has said word count is not a ranking factor. Length matters only as far as it helps you fully answer the search.
4Is my text saved anywhere?
No. The word and character counter runs entirely in your browser and does not save or upload your text.