Word Counter
Paste or type your text to instantly count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs — and estimate how long it takes to read.
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How to use the Word Counter
Type directly into the box above or paste your text from anywhere. Every statistic updates live as you type, so there is nothing to submit. It is useful for essays, blog posts, social captions, meta descriptions and any place with a word or character limit.
- Words are counted by splitting on spaces and line breaks.
- Reading time is estimated at an average of 200 words per minute.
- Everything stays in your browser — your text is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions about word counting
How many words should a blog post have?
As a rough guide, short news posts run 300–500 words, standard blog articles 1,000–1,500 words and in-depth guides 2,000 words or more. Longer, well-structured content tends to rank better for competitive topics.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated at an average of 200 words per minute, which is a common benchmark for adult readers of English text.
Does word count affect SEO?
There is no exact word count that guarantees a top ranking, but longer content usually covers a topic more thoroughly and gives search engines and AI answer tools more to work with, which helps indirectly.