Free Word Counter Online – Count Words, Characters, Sentences

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COUNT WORDS, CHARACTERS, SENTENCES AND MORE
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Free Word Counter Online – Count Words, Characters, Sentences and More

By RapidTool Team  ·  Last updated: September 2026

Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in any text instantly online for free. Also estimates reading time at 238 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute. Displays top keyword frequency for SEO and content analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute (wpm) for non-fiction content. Academic or technical content is typically read slower (150–200 wpm). The estimate is useful for blog posts, articles, and web content.
How does the word counter handle hyphenated words?
Hyphenated words like well-known are counted as one word. Words separated by spaces are each counted individually. Numbers, dates, and email addresses each count as one word.
What is a good word count for a blog post?
For SEO, Google tends to rank longer, comprehensive content higher. A minimum of 1,000 words is recommended for informational articles. The sweet spot for most blog posts is 1,500–2,500 words. Quality and relevance matter more than word count alone.
How many characters does a tweet or Instagram caption allow?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters. An Instagram caption allows 2,200 characters. A YouTube video title allows 100 characters. An SMS is 160 characters. Use this counter to check your character count before posting.
Can I use this to check my meta description length?
Yes. A good SEO meta description should be 150–160 characters. Paste your meta description and watch the character count. Google truncates descriptions longer than 155–160 characters in search results.