Word Counter Online
Lightning-fast word & character counter with reading time and keyword density analysis.
Word Counter Online
Instant, private word & character counter with reading time and keyword density analysis.
Drop your text or markdown file here to count instantly!
Top Keywords Density
No repeated keywords detected yet.
How To Analyze Your Text in 3 Steps
Zero signups, no submit buttons. Instant in-browser feedback.
Paste or Drop Files
Paste your copy directly or drag and drop raw .txt / .md files into the editor. Processed instantly by the browser.
Review Real-Time Metrics
Track words, characters, sentences, reading duration (200 WPM), and repeated keywords updating with each keystroke.
Format & Export
Clean whitespace or convert casing with one click, then hit Copy (Ctrl+Enter) or Download to use your text.
Character & Word Limits For SEO and Social Media
Practical length benchmarks to keep your titles from getting clipped on search engines and social feeds.
| Platform / Context | Recommended Length | Practical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google SEO Title Tag | 50 – 60 chars (~7 - 10 words) | Anything beyond ~600px desktop width gets truncated with an ellipsis. Front-load your target keyword. |
| Google Meta Description | 150 – 160 chars (~25 - 30 words) | Overly long descriptions get clipped on mobile screens. Include a clear value proposition and a punchy CTA. |
| Facebook Post | 40 – 80 words (Max 63,206 chars) | Posts under 80 words yield 66% higher engagement. Long copy forces a "See More" click that drops engagement. |
| X / Twitter Post | 280 chars (Free) / 25,000 (Premium) | Sweet spot is 200 - 240 chars. Leaves breathing room for quote retweets, outbound links, or media previews. |
| Instagram Caption | 125 – 150 chars (Max 2,200 chars) | Only the first 125 characters show before the "...more" cut-off. Your opening sentence must hook attention. |
| LinkedIn Post | 150 – 300 words (~1,300 chars) | Professionals skim. Format with single-sentence lines, whitespace, and clear bullet points. |
| In-Depth Blog / Essay | 1,200 – 2,000 words | Optimal depth for organic search authority. Break into scannable subheadings (H2, H3) every 300 words. |
| 5-Minute Speech / Video Script | 600 – 650 words (130 WPM) | Conversational pacing averages 130 words per minute. Keeps your presentation natural without rushing. |
How The Word Counter Logic Works
Grounded in recognized reading benchmarks and Unicode standards.
Reading Time
200 WPMStandard adult silent reading speed averages 200 words per minute. A 1,000-word draft takes roughly 5 minutes to read.
Speaking Time
130 WPMNatural keynote pacing sits at 130 words per minute. Essential for planning presentation slides and podcast episodes.
Unicode Boundary
RegExpAvoids naive string splitting. Leverages Unicode letter classes to isolate accented words without miscounting punctuation.
Why Writers & Developers Choose This
Engineered for smooth workflow without privacy compromises.
Zero-Latency Response
Instant feedback with every keypress. Zero network round-trips, zero loading spinners.
Local Draft Auto-Save
Saves your draft locally as you write. Accidental tab closes or browser crashes will never lose your work.
Direct File Drop
Drag and drop your text or markdown files right into the box. Read locally via the HTML5 FileReader API.
Air-Gapped Privacy
Zero server payloads. Ideal for confidential manuscripts, internal memos, and proprietary copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers regarding privacy and calculation algorithms.
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