Count words, characters, sentences and reading time — with platform limits for social and SEO.
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Know exactly how your content fits the web. This counter gives you instant word, character, and sentence counts—plus reading time estimates at ~200 words per minute. Use it to meet platform limits (X/Twitter caps at 280 characters, meta descriptions at ~155–160, Instagram captions at 2,200, SMS at 160) or gauge whether a piece will take 2 minutes or 10 to read. Everything runs in your browser—nothing is uploaded.
A tweet-ready string (up to 280 characters): "Instant word counters save time when writing for Twitter, meta descriptions, and SMS. Check your limits before you post."—19 words, 120 characters.
A meta description (~155–160 optimal): "Learn how to calculate your mortgage payments monthly. Our calculator factors in interest, taxes, insurance, and prepayment penalties for accuracy."—20 words, 147 characters.
How many characters fit in a tweet?
X/Twitter allows up to 280 characters per post (including spaces and punctuation).
What's the ideal meta description length?
Search engines typically display 155–160 characters on desktop and ~120 on mobile. Longer descriptions are cut off, so aim for that range to maximize visibility.
How is reading time estimated?
This tool assumes an average reading speed of ~200 words per minute, a standard for English text. Adjust expectations for technical or dense content.
Do platform character counts include spaces?
Yes. X/Twitter, SMS, Instagram, and most platforms count spaces and punctuation as characters, not just letters.