Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time.
Online word and character counter: optimize your texts for SEO and social media
Knowing the exact number of words and characters in a text is essential for meeting digital platform limits. Twitter/X allows 280 characters, Instagram allows up to 2,200 in descriptions, LinkedIn up to 3,000, and Google meta descriptions should be between 150 and 160 characters to display completely in search results. With our counter, you can instantly verify if your text meets these requirements.
For SEO, content length also matters. Blog articles that rank well on Google typically have between 1,500 and 2,500 words, although quality always prevails over quantity. The sentence and paragraph counter helps you evaluate your content structure, while the reading time calculation (based on an average speed of 200 words per minute) lets you estimate how long your audience will take to consume the content.
This tool is useful for writers, copywriters, students, and anyone who needs to precisely measure text length. It works entirely in your browser, without sending data to any server, ensuring the privacy of your content.
Frequently asked questions
How many words does an article need for SEO?
There is no magic number, but studies indicate that articles between 1,500 and 2,500 words tend to rank better on Google. The most important thing is that the content is relevant, complete, and answers the user's search intent. A short but precise article can outrank a long but superficial one.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated by dividing the total number of words by the average adult reading speed, which is approximately 200 to 250 words per minute. Our tool uses 200 words per minute as a reference, which is a conservative average suitable for texts.
Does it work with other languages?
Yes, the counter works with any language that uses space-separated words, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German. For languages like Chinese or Japanese, where there are no spaces between words, character counting remains accurate, but word counting may vary.
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