Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Free, no signup.
How It Works
Type or paste text into the input field. The word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update in real time as you type — no button click needed. Nothing is uploaded, so it works instantly and privately.
Common Length Limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Tweet / X post | 280 characters |
| SMS text message | 160 characters |
| Meta description (SEO) | ~155–160 characters |
| Page title (SEO) | ~60 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
Why Count Words?
Word counting helps you meet essay and assignment requirements, stay within article length guidelines, optimize social media posts, write meta descriptions that do not get truncated, and estimate translation or copywriting costs. Character counting matters for tweets, SMS messages, and any field with a strict length limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count the words in my text?
Paste or type your text into the box above. The word count updates live as you type — there is no button to press. Character, sentence, and paragraph counts update at the same time.
Does it count characters as well as words?
Yes. It shows words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs together, so you can check both a word limit and a character limit at once.
What counts as a word?
Words are counted as groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, which matches how word processors like Word and Google Docs count. Punctuation attached to a word does not add to the count.
Is there a word or character limit?
No. You can paste text of any length — essays, articles, or entire documents — and it all counts. There is no signup and no cap.
Is my text private?
Yes. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored on a server. It is safe for drafts and confidential documents.