Word and character counter
Live counts, reading time, keyword density and social post limits.
Limits
Typical limits; platforms change them now and then.Top words
Words you use most will appear here.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text. Counts update with every keystroke.
- Check the limits list before posting — the bar turns red when you go over.
- Use Top words to spot words you lean on too often, or to check keyword density for SEO.
- Your text stays on this device. It's kept only while this tab is open, so a refresh won't lose your work.
Questions
How are words counted?
Using your browser's built-in language rules, so “don't” is one word, hyphenated words like “well-known” are counted the way most editors count them, and languages written without spaces (like Japanese or Chinese) are split sensibly.
Do emoji count as one character?
Yes. 👍🏽 or a flag counts as one character here, the way you see it. Some platforms count them as two; the byte count shows what a database or API will store.
How is reading time calculated?
At 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults in English. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.
Why does the SMS count say Unicode?
Texts that only use the basic GSM alphabet fit 160 characters per message. One emoji or a curly quote switches the whole message to Unicode, which fits only 70.