Text Counter
Live word, character, sentence, paragraph and reading-time counts as you type.
About this tool
The Text Counter gives you instant live statistics on any text you paste or type — word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. This is essential for writers who need to hit a specific word count for articles, essays, or social media captions. It is also useful for developers checking string lengths, SEO specialists counting meta descriptions, or students meeting assignment length requirements. There is no need to copy text into a Word document just to check the count — paste it here and get all the stats in real time, completely free.
How to use — step by step
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Open the Word Counter tool
Go to the free Text Counter / Word Counter on Instant Tools Hub. No sign-up needed.
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Type or paste your text
Click the text area and start typing, or paste your content using Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac).
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See live counts
Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time update instantly as you type.
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Check for platform limits
Compare your counts to platform limits: Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram caption (2,200 chars), LinkedIn post (3,000 chars), blog post (1,500+ words for SEO).
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Copy or edit your text
Use the Copy button to copy your text, or continue editing until you hit the right length for your platform.
Common use cases
Blog and article writing
Track word count in real time while writing to hit the target length for blog posts or magazine submissions.
Social media captions
Count characters for Twitter (280 limit) or LinkedIn posts before publishing.
SEO meta descriptions
Ensure your meta description falls within the ideal 150–160 character range for Google search results.
Academic essays
Verify that an essay meets the required word count before submission without opening a heavy word processor.
Frequently asked questions
How to count words in a text free online?
Paste your text into our free Word Counter tool. It instantly shows word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time — no sign-up needed.
How many words should a blog post have for SEO?
For SEO, aim for 1,500–2,500 words for informational posts and 800–1,200 words for how-to guides. Google prefers comprehensive content over thin articles.
What is the character limit for Twitter / X?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. Our Text Counter shows your character count in real time so you never exceed the limit.
How to check word count for Instagram caption?
Paste your caption into our Text Counter. Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters in captions. The tool counts characters instantly.
How to count words in Hindi text?
Our Text Counter works with any language including Hindi (Devanagari script and Hinglish). Paste your Hindi text and get an instant word count.