Set a target word or character count and track your progress with a visual progress bar.
Check if your text fits within popular platform limits.
Your text is automatically saved. Come back anytime — your work will be right where you left it.
Transform:
Instantly convert your text — uppercase, lowercase, title case, or remove extra spaces and line breaks.
Search and replace text with regex support.
See the top 10 most-used words in your text.
Analyze how easy your text is to read (Flesch Score).
Auto-saved snapshots every 5 seconds. Restore previous versions.
Why Use This Tool?
Lightning Fast
All calculations happen instantly in your browser. No server delays, no waiting. Your text never leaves your device.
100% Free & Private
No sign-up required. No data is collected or stored. Your writing stays completely private.
Multi-Language Support
Accurately counts words in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish and more. CJK characters are counted individually.
Perfect for Professionals
Ideal for writers, students, SEO specialists, social media managers, and anyone who needs accurate text statistics.
How to Use This Tool
1
Type or Paste
Enter your text directly into the editor above, or copy-paste content from any document, email, or website. The editor supports unlimited text length.
2
View Real-Time Stats
As you type, all six metrics update instantly: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
3
Use Action Buttons
Click 'Copy Text' to copy your content to the clipboard, or 'Clear All' to start fresh. Both buttons provide instant visual feedback.
4
Switch Language
Use the language selector in the top-right corner to switch the entire interface between English, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish.
Character Limits by Platform (2025)
Platform
Limit
Note
Twitter / X
280Characters
Premium users get 25,000 characters
Instagram Caption
2,200Characters
First 125 characters shown in feed
Instagram Bio
150Characters
Keep it concise and memorable
Facebook Post
63,206Characters
Optimal length is 40-80 characters
LinkedIn Post
3,000Characters
First 140 characters are preview
YouTube Title
100Characters
Recommended under 70 characters
YouTube Description
5,000Characters
First 150 characters most important
TikTok Caption
4,000Characters
Previously limited to 300
Pinterest Pin
500Characters
First 50-60 characters are key
Google Meta Title
60Characters
Truncated after ~580px width
Google Meta Description
160Characters
Truncated after ~920px width
Email Subject Line
60Characters
41 characters for mobile preview
Why Character Counting Matters
Character and word counting is essential in today's digital world. Social media platforms have strict character limits — Twitter/X allows 280 characters, Instagram captions max at 2,200, and LinkedIn posts cap at 3,000 characters.
For professionals, accurate text measurement is crucial. Korean resumes often require exact character counts (excluding spaces). Academic essays must meet specific word count requirements. SEO meta descriptions perform best between 150-160 characters.
Our tool provides six different metrics simultaneously, giving you a complete picture of your text at a glance. Whether you're crafting a tweet, writing an essay, or optimizing your SEO content, instant feedback helps you write more effectively.
Who Uses Character Counters?
1Content Writers & Bloggers
Professional writers use character counters to optimize headlines, meta descriptions, and social media posts. Keeping titles under 60 characters ensures they display fully in Google search results. Blog posts between 1,500-2,500 words tend to rank higher in search engines, making word counting essential for SEO strategy.
2Students & Academics
University essays, thesis papers, and research abstracts all come with strict word count requirements. Our tool helps students track their progress in real-time without the need to switch between applications. The paragraph counter is especially useful for structuring dissertations and academic papers.
3Social Media Managers
Managing multiple social media accounts means constantly dealing with different character limits. A tweet needs to be under 280 characters, an Instagram caption under 2,200, and a LinkedIn post under 3,000. Our tool makes it easy to craft perfectly-sized content for every platform.
4Job Seekers (Especially in Korea)
Korean job applications frequently require precise character counts, particularly excluding spaces. Our 'Characters (no spaces)' metric is specifically designed for this purpose, helping applicants meet exact requirements for cover letters, self-introductions, and resume summaries.
5SEO Specialists
Search engine optimization depends heavily on character counts. Title tags should be 50-60 characters, meta descriptions 150-160 characters, and H1 headings under 70 characters. Our real-time counting eliminates the guesswork from SEO copywriting.
6Translators & Localization Teams
When translating text between languages, the character count can change dramatically. Japanese and Chinese characters convey more meaning per character than English, so translated text length varies significantly. Our multi-language counting ensures accurate metrics regardless of the language.
Tips for Effective Writing
Keep Sentences Short
Research shows that sentences under 20 words are easier to understand. The average adult reading level corresponds to about 15-word sentences. Use our sentence counter to identify paragraphs that may need breaking up.
Aim for Optimal Paragraph Length
Online readers prefer paragraphs of 2-3 sentences (roughly 40-80 words). Long walls of text cause readers to lose focus. Our paragraph counter helps you maintain reader-friendly formatting.
Match Your Platform
Every platform has an ideal content length. Twitter thrives on brevity (under 100 characters get 17% more engagement). LinkedIn posts between 1,900-2,000 characters generate the most engagement. Use our character counter to hit the sweet spot.
Consider Reading Time
The average blog reader spends 37 seconds on an article. Long-form content (7+ minutes of reading time) tends to get more shares, but only if it provides consistent value. Use our reading time estimate to gauge your content depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted for different languages?
For English and other space-separated languages, words are counted by splitting on whitespace. For CJK languages (Korean, Japanese, Chinese), each character is counted as one word, which is the standard convention.
Is my text data safe?
Absolutely. All processing happens 100% in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, stored, or shared. Close the tab and everything is gone.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on average reading speeds: approximately 200 words per minute for English text and 500 characters per minute for CJK languages.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works perfectly on phones and tablets.
What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are counted based on terminal punctuation marks: periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?), including their East Asian equivalents (。！？).
What is the difference between 'Characters' and 'Characters (no spaces)'?
'Characters' counts every single character in your text, including spaces, tabs, and line breaks. 'Characters (no spaces)' removes all whitespace before counting. The latter is especially important for Korean job applications and academic submissions where 'characters excluding spaces' (공백 제외) is the standard measurement.
Can I count characters in a PDF or Word document?
Yes! Simply copy the text from your PDF or Word document and paste it into the editor. The tool will instantly analyze the pasted content. For best results with PDFs, use your PDF reader's 'Select All' (Ctrl+A) and 'Copy' (Ctrl+C) functions.
How accurate is the word count compared to Microsoft Word?
Our word count is highly accurate and comparable to Microsoft Word for English text. For CJK languages, results may differ slightly because we count each CJK character as one word (the standard linguistic convention), while Word may use different counting methods.
Does this tool support emojis and special characters?
Yes! Emojis and special characters (including accented letters, symbols, and mathematical notation) are fully supported and counted as characters. Note that some emojis may count as 2 or more characters due to Unicode encoding.
Is there a maximum text length?
There is no artificial limit on text length. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so the only limit is your device's available memory. We've tested it with texts over 100,000 words without any issues.