Word Counter

Count words, characters, and check social media character limits

Text Statistics

Words 0
Characters 0
Characters (no spaces) 0
Sentences 0
Paragraphs 0

Benefits & Features

Our word counter delivers essential benefits for content creation:

Content Analysis

  • Word count tracking
  • Character calculation
  • Readability metrics
  • Content structure
  • Format validation

Social Media Tools

  • Platform limits check
  • Character optimization
  • Hashtag counting
  • Post formatting
  • Length validation

Writing Assistance

  • Real-time counting
  • SEO guidelines
  • Content optimization
  • Format checking
  • Writing statistics

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?

Our word counter tool:

  • Counts words by identifying spaces and punctuation
  • Calculates characters with and without spaces
  • Identifies sentences by punctuation marks
  • Counts paragraphs by line breaks
  • Updates in real-time as you type or paste

What are the social media character limits?

Current character limits for popular platforms:

  • Instagram: 2,200 characters for captions
  • Facebook: 63,206 characters for posts
  • X (Twitter): 280 characters per tweet
  • LinkedIn: 3,000 characters for posts
  • Instagram Bio: 150 characters

Why use a word counter?

Word counters are essential for:

  • Writing essays with specific length requirements
  • Creating social media posts within limits
  • SEO content optimization
  • Professional document preparation
  • Blog post length optimization

How to optimize text length for social media?

Best practices for social media text:

  • Instagram: 138-150 characters for optimal engagement
  • Facebook: 40-80 characters for best reach
  • X/Twitter: 71-100 characters for higher engagement
  • LinkedIn: 50-100 characters for better visibility
  • Use hashtags strategically within limits

What counts as a word?

In our word counter:

  • Words are separated by spaces or punctuation
  • Hyphenated words count as one word
  • Numbers count as words
  • Special characters alone don't count as words
  • Multiple spaces don't create extra words