Word Counter & Character Counter
Paste or type your text – counts update live.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live counts above the box.
Why count words and characters?
- Students: essays and assignments with word limits.
- Writers & bloggers: SEO articles usually target 800–2,000 words.
- Social media: X/Twitter posts, Instagram captions and meta descriptions have character limits.
- Exams: descriptive answers in competitive exams often have word limits.
Useful limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Google meta title | ~60 characters |
| Google meta description | ~155–160 characters |
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters |
Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute. The counter works with Odia, Hindi and other Unicode scripts.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
Does it support Odia and Hindi?
Yes. Words and characters are counted correctly for Unicode text.
Is my text saved?
No. Everything stays in your browser.
Last updated: 10 November 2026