Word Counter & Reading Time Tool
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with reading and speaking time estimates.
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Count words, characters and reading time
Paste any text to see its word count, character count with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time. Reading time assumes 225 words per minute, a common average for adults reading on screen. Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute, a typical presentation or voiceover pace. Everything runs in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.
Quick length benchmarks
- Post on X: 280 characters max.
- Meta description: about 150 to 160 characters.
- Title tag: about 50 to 60 characters.
- Email subject line: about 30 to 50 characters so it fits on mobile.
- In-depth blog post: often 1,500 to 2,500 words.
- AEO answer block: about 50 to 70 words.
Frequently asked questions
How are sentences counted?
A sentence is any run of text ending in a period, question mark or exclamation point. Abbreviations like "e.g." can add extra sentences, so treat the number as a close estimate.
Is longer content better for SEO?
Not by itself. Length should match what the reader needs. A clear 600 word answer can beat a padded 3,000 word article.