Word and Character Counter
Words, characters, sentences and reading time.
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Results
- Words
- 12
- Characters (with spaces)
- 63
- Characters (no spaces)
- 52
- Sentences
- 1
- Average words per sentence
- 12
- Reading time
- 0.1 minutes
| Limit | Status |
|---|---|
| Meta title (60) | Too long |
| Meta description (160) | Fits |
| X / Twitter (280) | Fits |
Quick answer
Word count splits on whitespace; character counts with and without spaces matter for social and meta-tag limits.
How to use the Word and Character Counter
- 1Paste your text into the box.
- 2Read the word and character counts.
- 3Check it against common platform limits.
Frequently asked questions
Does word count include headings?
Yes — everything in the box is counted. Paste only the body text if you need the body count alone.
What's the ideal meta description length?
Under 160 characters, or Google truncates it in search results.