Free Online Word Counter Tool
Quick Tips
- • Average reading speed is 200-250 words per minute
- • Ideal blog post length is 1,500-2,500 words for SEO
- • Twitter posts have a 280 character limit
- • Meta descriptions should be 150-160 characters
Count words in your text instantly with real-time updates.
Words
Characters
No Spaces
Sentences
Paragraphs
Lines
Reading Time (200 wpm)
Speaking Time (150 wpm)
Examples
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
9 words
Hello world! This is a test. Three lines of text.
10 words
Self-driving cars and state-of-the-art technology are here.
7 words
I can't believe it's already 2024—time flies!
7 words
Frequently Asked Questions
Hyphenated words like "self-driving" or "well-known" are counted as single words, which aligns with standard word counting conventions used by most word processors and academic institutions.
Yes, numbers and numerical values (like "2024" or "100") are counted as individual words when they are separated by spaces from other text, matching the behavior of Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
For SEO purposes, blog posts between 1,500-2,500 words tend to perform best in search rankings. However, the ideal length depends on your topic and competition. Focus on comprehensively covering your subject rather than hitting a specific number.
Yes, our word counter works with any language that uses spaces to separate words, including English, Spanish, French, German, and many others. For languages like Chinese or Japanese that don't use spaces, specialized tools may be more accurate.
To count words from documents, simply copy the text from your PDF or Word file and paste it into the word counter. The tool will instantly analyze the pasted content and provide accurate counts.
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