Word &
Character Counter
Real-time word count, reading time & keyword density.
Word limits for every platform
Different platforms have different character and word limits. Knowing them helps you write more effectively without wasting time editing after the fact. Use the platform pills above to track your character count against the most common limits in real time.
| Platform / Use Case | Limit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 𝕏 / Twitter | 280 | Characters |
| LinkedIn Post | 3,000 | Characters |
| Instagram Caption | 2,200 | Characters |
| Meta Description (SEO) | 155–160 | Characters |
| SEO Title Tag | 50–60 | Characters |
| Google Ads Headline | 30 | Characters |
| Blog Post (recommended) | 1,500+ | Words |
| Email Subject Line | 40–60 | Characters |
Why reading time matters
Average adult reading speed is around 200 words per minute for online content. Knowing your estimated reading time helps you match your content length to your audience's attention span. Blog posts under 7 minutes tend to perform better for engagement; long-form content above 10 minutes tends to rank better in SEO.
Simply paste or type your text into the box above. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time are all calculated instantly — no button required, no account, no data sent anywhere.
Keyword density shows how often specific words appear relative to your total word count. For SEO, a density of 1–3% for your target keyword is generally considered healthy — too low and the topic isn't clear, too high and it looks like keyword stuffing.
The "Characters" stat includes spaces. The "No Spaces" stat excludes them. Most social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) count spaces in their character limits.
Reading time is estimated by dividing the word count by 200 (the average adult online reading speed in words per minute). A 1,000-word article will show approximately 5 minutes reading time.
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is never stored on any server. You can safely use this tool for confidential drafts.