Word counting is an essential tool for writers, students, professionals, and anyone who works with text. Understanding the length and structure of your text helps with meeting requirements, improving readability, and optimizing content for different platforms.

How We Count

Our word counter uses advanced algorithms to provide accurate counts:

• Words: Counted by splitting text on spaces and punctuation
• Characters: All visible characters including spaces
• Characters (no spaces): Only letters, numbers, and punctuation
• Sentences: Detected by punctuation marks (. ! ?)
• Paragraphs: Counted by line breaks and empty lines

Common Word Count Targets

• Twitter: 280 characters maximum
• Meta Description: 150-160 characters recommended
• Academic Papers: Varies (often 2,000-5,000 words)
• Blog Posts: 1,000-2,500 words for SEO
• Email Subject Lines: 40-50 characters optimal

Reading Time Estimates

Reading times are calculated based on average reading speeds:

• Slow: 150 words per minute (for complex content)
• Average: 200-250 words per minute (standard reading)
• Fast: 300+ words per minute (skimming)
• Speaking: 130-150 words per minute (presentation pace)