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Word Counter – Character & Reading Time Calculator

Accurately count words, characters with/without spaces, paragraphs, and calculate estimated reading and speaking time in real time.

Word Counter Utility:
Words55tokens
Characters (With Spaces)390characters
Characters (No Spaces)336letters & symbols
Paragraphs13 sentences
Reading Time17s~200 wpm speed
Speaking Time25s~130 wpm speech
RunMacro Bot
⚡ Automated Content QA

Automate SEO Character Limits & Copywriting QA

Never exceed title or meta description character bounds. Automate text length audits across all digital channels.

How to Count Words and Characters

1

Type or Paste Your Content

Enter your article, essay, or social media caption into the large text editor.

2

View Instant Real-Time Counts

The counters for words, characters, paragraphs, and reading time update automatically on every keystroke.

3

Copy or Clear with One Click

Easily copy your formatted text to clipboard or clear the editor to start fresh.

Social Media & SEO Character Limits Quick Reference

Optimize your copy for search engines and social platforms using standard character and word count guidelines:

Platform / ChannelOptimal LimitHard MaximumBest Practice Recommendation
Google SEO Meta Title50 – 60 chars600 pixels (~70 chars)Keep primary keyword within the first 40 characters to avoid truncation.
Google SEO Meta Description140 – 160 chars960 pixels (~160 chars)Include clear call-to-action (CTA) and relevant semantic keywords.
Twitter / X Post70 – 100 chars280 chars (4,000 for Premium)Short, punchy tweets generate higher retweets and engagement rates.
LinkedIn Post1,200 – 1,600 chars3,000 charsPlace hook within the first 140 characters before the 'see more' fold.
Instagram Caption125 – 150 chars2,200 charsKeep essential message visible before the 125-character cut-off.

Key Capabilities of Our Word Counter

Unicode & Multilingual Support

Accurately parses words and letters across English, accented Vietnamese, and international scripts.

Zero Latency Real-Time Updates

Instant calculation with zero lag even for lengthy documents with tens of thousands of words.

Reading & Speaking Time Estimates

Computes estimated reading time (~200 wpm) and presentation speech time (~130 wpm).

100% Private & Browser-Based

Your text never leaves your device. All calculations run strictly in client-side memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about using this tool and automating workflows with RunMacro.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is calculated using an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. For example, a 600-word article takes approximately 3 minutes to read.

How is speaking time calculated?

Speaking time is calculated using the average conversational presentation speed of 130 words per minute, ideal for preparing speeches and podcast scripts.

Does this tool save or store my text?

No. The Word Counter runs 100% locally in your browser memory. Nothing is ever sent to any remote server or stored in cookies.

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