Word counter

Live word and character counts, plus sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Useful for essays, blog posts, social captions and any field with a length limit.

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Speaking time

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Why use this counter

It updates instantly as you type and works entirely in your browser, so your text is never sent anywhere. There is no sign up and no length limit beyond your own device.

How reading and speaking time are estimated

Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute, a typical adult silent reading pace. Speaking time assumes about 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for a talk or voiceover. Both are estimates and will vary by reader and topic.

Common length limits

  • Meta description for search results: about 150 to 160 characters.
  • Bluesky post: 300 characters. Most short bios: 150 to 160 characters.
  • SMS message: 160 characters before it splits into two parts.

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