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Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading time.

How to use it

Paste or type text and the counts update live: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading and speaking time.

Limits

Typical limits: X posts 280 characters, meta descriptions about 155–160, and many essays are set by word count.

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time estimated?

At about 238 words per minute for silent reading and 150 for speaking aloud.

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