How to use it
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Type or paste your text. Counts update instantly as you type.
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Read the numbers. Words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time.
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Fix the case if needed. Turn ALL CAPS into sentence case, or make a title in Title Case, in one click.
[ADD YOUR OWN TEST HERE: what you tried, screenshots of the result, what worked and what didn't, and the date.]
Common length limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Google search title | about 60 characters before it's cut off |
| Meta description | about 155 characters |
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters (standard accounts) |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| Common App personal essay | 650 words |
Platforms change their limits from time to time; check the platform for the latest.
How reading and speaking time are worked out
Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, a common average for adults reading non-fiction. Speaking time assumes about 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and voiceovers.
Your text stays private
Counting happens in your browser. Your draft is saved only in your own browser so you don't lose it if you close the tab; press Clear to remove it.
Questions
Do hyphenated words count as one?
Yes. "Well-known" counts as one word, as in most word processors.
Does it count words in other languages?
Yes, for languages that use spaces between words. Chinese and Japanese are better measured in characters.
Is it free with no sign-up?
Yes.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No.