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    Word Counter

    Real-time word, character, sentence & paragraph counter with reading time estimation. Perfect for writers and students.

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    Writing Tips

    • • Average reading speed is about 200 words per minute
    • • Twitter posts are limited to 280 characters
    • • Meta descriptions should be under 160 characters
    • • Aim for 15-20 words per sentence for readability

    Word Counter — Real-time Word & Character Counter

    Track words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type. Perfect for essays, blog posts, social-media drafts and SEO meta descriptions.

    Runs entirely in your browser — paste sensitive drafts without ever sending them to a server.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does it count characters with and without spaces?

    Yes. Both totals are shown live, so you can match Twitter, LinkedIn and meta-description limits exactly.

    How is reading time calculated?

    Reading time uses an average of 200 words per minute — a standard for adult readers.

    Is my text stored or sent anywhere?

    No. Counting runs entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

    Can I count words in multiple languages?

    Yes. Word splitting works for any whitespace-separated language including English, Spanish, French and German.

    Does it work offline?

    Yes — once the page loads, the counter works fully offline.

    What's the character limit for Twitter / X?

    280 characters per post. The counter shows live character totals so you can stay under the limit.

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