Character and Word Counter

Count characters, words, lines, and paragraphs in real time. Estimate reading and speaking time. Perfect for SEO, social media, and professional writing.

Characters 0
Words 0
Lines 0
Paragraphs 0
No Spaces 0
Bytes 0 B
Read Time 0
Speak Time 0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does character count matter for SEO?

Search engines have recommended limits: 60 characters for titles and 155–160 for meta descriptions. Exceeding them causes content to be truncated in search results.

Does the counter include spaces?

Yes, the main counter includes all characters including spaces. The detail row also shows the count without spaces for when you need that metric.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is based on an average of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, which is more appropriate for scripts and oral presentations.

Can I analyse text files?

Yes. You can upload .txt, .md, .json, .csv, .js, .ts, .html, or .css files using the upload button, or drag and drop them directly onto the text area.

# Text Counting for SEO, Social Media, and Professional Writing

Every platform has its own text limits. Twitter/X allows 280 characters, an SEO title should not exceed 60, and an optimal meta description is around 155–160. Without a precise counter it is easy to go over or under. This tool updates all counts in real time, character by character.
60 SEO title chars
155 Meta desc. chars
200 Words/min reading

# Metrics Provided by the Counter

What this tool measures

Total characters (with and without spaces) for platform limits.
Words: real count split by spaces and line breaks.
Lines and paragraphs: useful for structuring articles and scripts.
Estimated reading time at 200 words per minute.
Estimated speaking time at 130 words per minute.
Size in bytes: relevant for APIs with payload limits.

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