Word Counter — Free Online Word Count Tool
TextCount words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly as you type. Free online word counter — no sign-up, no ads, works on any device.
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About the Word Counter — Free Online Word Count Tool
Our free online word counter gives you instant, accurate counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type. Whether you are writing a university essay with a strict word limit, crafting a tweet, writing a blog post, or checking a product description — this tool updates in real time so you always know exactly where you stand. No sign-up required, no data stored — your text never leaves your browser.
How to Use the Word Counter — Free Online Word Count Tool
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Type or paste your text directly into the input box.
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Word count, character count, sentence count and reading time all update instantly as you type.
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Check the reading time estimate — calculated at 200 words per minute.
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Use the character count (with and without spaces) for platform-specific limits like Twitter or SMS.
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Click the Clear button to reset everything and start fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words is a standard paragraph?
A standard paragraph is typically 100 to 200 words, or about 5 to 10 sentences. Academic paragraphs are often 150 to 250 words. Blog paragraphs are usually shorter at 50 to 100 words for readability.
What is the word limit for a tweet on Twitter (X)?
Twitter (X) allows up to 280 characters per tweet, which is roughly 40 to 70 words depending on average word length. Our character counter helps you stay within this limit.
How many words should a blog post be?
For SEO purposes, most experts recommend 1,500 to 2,500 words for a blog post. However, the ideal length depends on the topic — comprehensive guides can be 3,000 to 5,000 words, while news posts can be 300 to 500 words.
Is this word counter accurate?
Yes. Our word counter uses standard word counting rules — words are separated by spaces and punctuation. It matches the word count in Microsoft Word and Google Docs for standard English text.
Can I count words in languages other than English?
Yes. The word counter works with any language that separates words with spaces, including French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and more.
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