Free Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and AI tokens as you type. Runs in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.
Platform limits
See how close you are to common limits.
Top keywords
Your most-used words appear here as you type.
Sentence analysis
Sentences over 25 words are flagged as long.
Your sentences appear here as you type.
The Writing Limits Every Writer Faces
Turning a draft into something you can publish is a hygiene job. This counter shows every limit at once, so you can trim, fix and publish smarter.
SEO & meta limits
Titles and descriptions get cut off in search when they run long. Check how much room you have before you publish.
- SEO title: about 60 characters
- Meta description: about 160
- See the cut-off before Google does
One counter, everything at once
Words, characters, sentences, reading time and AI tokens update together. No switching tools, no manual counting.
- Words and characters
- Sentences and reading time
- AI token estimate
No sign-ups, limits or paywalls
Many counters ask you to log in or cap how much text you can paste. This one is free, with no account and no word limit.
- 100% free
- No login or sign-up
- No word limit
- Nothing uploaded
- Works on any device
Everything You Need for Cleaner Writing
A word counter, character counter and sentence counter in one place. Paste your text, check the limits and trim until it fits.
Live platform limits
Bars for X, SEO titles, meta descriptions, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube show how close you are.
Sentence counter & length check
See how many sentences you have, the average length and which sentences run too long.
Keyword insights
Your most-used words with count and density. Switch common words off to focus on real keywords.
AI token estimate
A quick estimate before you paste into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
How to use the word counter
Type or paste
Write in the box or paste from Google Docs, Word or ChatGPT.
Read the counts
Words, characters and sentences update as you type.
Check limits
Pick a platform or set a word goal, then trim until it fits.
Character count with and without spaces
“Characters” counts every letter, number, space and punctuation mark. “Characters (no spaces)” leaves out spaces, tabs and line breaks. Social platforms and most forms count spaces; some schools and translation rates use the count without them. The counter shows both, so you never have to switch.
Sentence counter and sentence length checker
The sentence counter splits your text at full stops, question marks, exclamation marks and ellipses. It skips common abbreviations such as “Dr.” and “e.g.”, and treats a blank line as the end of a sentence.
Sentences over 25 words are flagged as long. Shorter sentences are usually easier to read, so use the list under the counter to find the ones worth splitting.
How words are counted
- A word is any run of letters or numbers. “AI-powered” and “don’t” count as one word each.
- Numbers count as words: “2026” and “3.5” are one word each.
- Links and email addresses count as one word.
- A sentence ends at a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark followed by a space or the end of the text, or at a blank line.
- A paragraph is text separated by an empty line.
Google Docs and Word follow slightly different rules for hyphens, symbols and links, so their totals can differ by a few words on long documents.
Common character limits
Limits change from time to time, so check each platform before you publish.
| Where | Limit | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| X post | 280 characters | Longer posts need a paid plan |
| SEO title | about 60 characters | Put the main keyword first |
| Meta description | about 155–160 characters | Give a clear reason to click |
| 2,200 characters | Hook readers in the first line | |
| 3,000 characters | Break text into short paragraphs | |
| YouTube title | 100 characters | Keep the key words in the first 60 |
Last checked November 2026.
Plan your writing with page estimates
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced for 1,000 words, using 12-point Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Drag to estimate any length.
| Words | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 1 page | 2 pages |
| 1,000 | 2 pages | 4 pages |
| 1,500 | 3 pages | 6 pages |
| 2,000 | 4 pages | 8 pages |
| 3,000 | 6 pages | 12 pages |
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Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is counted in your browser. Open your browser’s network tab while you type and you’ll see no requests carrying your text.
Is it really free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no word limit.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no login and nothing to install.
How are words counted?
A word is a run of letters or numbers. Hyphenated words and contractions count as one word, and links and email addresses count as one word.
How does the sentence counter work?
It ends a sentence at a full stop, question mark, exclamation mark or ellipsis followed by a space or the end of the text, and at a blank line. Common abbreviations like “Dr.” and “e.g.” are skipped.
What counts as a long sentence?
Any sentence over 25 words. The longest sentence and the number of long sentences are shown in the sentence analysis.
Does it count spaces as characters?
It shows both: characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
Why is my count different from Google Docs or Word?
Each tool treats hyphens, symbols and links slightly differently, so totals can differ by a few words on long documents.
How is reading time calculated?
Words divided by 238 words a minute, a common average for adult silent reading. Speaking time uses 150.
How accurate is the AI token count?
It is an estimate of roughly 4 characters per token. Real counts vary by model and language.
Will I lose my text if I refresh?
No. It is saved in this browser until you press Clear.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, in any modern mobile browser.
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