Output
word-count.txtHow to use this tool
Paste a title, description, post, or article to count its words and characters. Characters are counted as people see them, so emoji and accented letters count once. Counting happens in your browser and your text is not saved.
- Paste the text you want to measure. Line breaks separate paragraphs.
- Count the text and check it against the limit you are writing for, such as a form, profile, or assignment.
- For page titles and descriptions, use the SERP preview tool to see how the copy reads in a search result.
Example output
Illustrative Example app data. Replace these values with your own verified details.
Words: 15 Characters: 102 Characters without spaces: 87 Sentences: 3 Paragraphs: 2 Reading time: about 4 sec at 238 words per minute
Common questions
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by 238 words per minute, a typical silent reading speed for adults reading nonfiction. Actual reading time varies with the reader and the difficulty of the text.
Why might another counter show a different number?
Tools split words differently around hyphens, numbers, and punctuation, and some count bytes or code units instead of visible characters. This counter follows the Unicode rules for word and character boundaries.
Guide: Title Tag and Meta Description Length: What Google Shows
Reference: Unicode: text segmentation
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