Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs live while you type — with reading time, speaking time and character limits for X, Instagram and meta descriptions.
Most frequent words
How the word counter works
Whether you're writing an essay with a strict word limit, a post that must fit into 280 characters, or a meta description that shouldn't get cut off in Google — this counter shows every relevant number live while you type, using the same counting method as Microsoft Word and Google Docs so the results match what your teacher or editor sees.
Paste or type
Add your text to the box. There's no length limit, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Watch the counts
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time update on every keystroke.
Check your limits
The progress bars show how much room is left for an X post, an Instagram caption or an SEO meta description.
Why word and character counts matter
Academic assignments are graded against word counts, and going over can cost marks. On the web the constraint flips to characters: X cuts posts at 280 characters, Google truncates meta descriptions around 155, and Instagram captions end at 2,200. The reading time estimate (based on 225 words per minute) helps bloggers gauge article length, while speaking time (140 words per minute) tells you how long a speech or presentation script will actually take on stage.
The "most frequent words" list doubles as a quick style check: if one filler word dominates your text, you'll see it immediately — and for SEO writing it shows whether your main keyword actually appears as often as you think it does.
Frequently asked questions
How does the word counter count words?
Any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word — the same method used by word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs, so the numbers match.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of 225 words per minute; speaking time assumes 140 words per minute, a typical pace for presentations.
Does the counter show character limits for social media?
Yes. The tool tracks your text against common limits: 280 characters for X (Twitter), 2,200 for Instagram captions and 155 for SEO meta descriptions, and shows how much room is left.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens live in your browser. The text is never sent to a server, stored or shared.