A word counter helps you check the length of a draft. It is useful for articles, product descriptions, assignments, social captions and other writing with length limits.
What this tool helps you do
- Count words and characters
- Check character totals with and without spaces
- Estimate reading time using a stated words-per-minute rate
- Review text length before submitting or publishing
How to use the Word Counter
- Paste or type your draft into the text area.
- Check the word and character totals shown by the connected tool.
- If you have a platform limit, compare the correct character measure with that limit.
- Edit the draft and review the updated count before copying it.
Example
A short product description may need to stay within a marketplace character limit, while a long-form article may be planned around a target word range.
Frequently asked questions
Are hyphenated terms one word?
Counting rules vary. Some counters treat a hyphenated term as one word, while others may split it. Use the same counter consistently for a project.
Does word count include headings?
If headings are part of the text you paste, they are normally included. Select only the body text if your brief excludes headings.
How is reading time estimated?
A reading-time estimate divides the word count by an assumed reading speed. It is a guide, not a measurement of an individual reader.
Before you use the result
Review the actual publishing platform's limits because its counting rules may differ.
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