Word Counter
Live word and character counts, reading time, keyword density, and platform limits — private in your browser.
Counts update as you type — nothing is uploaded
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Characters
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No spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Hard caps: X free 280, LinkedIn 3000, IG caption 2200, YouTube title 100, SMS 160 (70 with emoji). Meta title/desc (~60 / ~155) are SEO guidelines — Google truncates by width. X Premium posts go to 25k.
How to use this word counter
- Paste or type your draft in the box.
- Read live words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Optional: enter a keyword to see count and density.
- Pick a limit chip (X, meta title, LinkedIn…) and watch remaining space.
- Copy stats when you need them for a brief or checklist.
Why a live word counter still matters
Essays, captions, meta tags, and social posts all have hard ceilings. Counting in chat or a spreadsheet breaks your flow. A private live counter keeps drafting and limit-checking in one place — with reading time for editors and keyword density for light SEO checks — without uploading your copy to a third party.
FAQ
How do you count words and characters?
Words are split on whitespace. Characters include every symbol you type; “no spaces” removes all whitespace. Sentences split on . ! ? and paragraphs on blank lines.
How is reading and speaking time estimated?
Reading uses about 225 words per minute; speaking about 150. These are averages — real pace varies by content and audience.
What does keyword density mean?
We count how often your keyword or phrase appears (case-insensitive) and divide by total words. It’s a quick SEO/content check, not a ranking guarantee.
Are the limit chips exact?
Hard caps: X free posts 280 characters (Premium long posts up to 25,000), LinkedIn posts 3,000, Instagram captions 2,200, YouTube titles 100, SMS about 160 on GSM-7 (often 70 with emoji). Meta title (~60) and meta description (~155) are SEO guidelines — Google truncates by pixel width, not a fixed character rule. “500-word goal” is a writing target, not a platform limit.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting runs entirely in your browser. DevDock does not send your draft to a server to use this tool.
Need filler text for layouts? Try the Lorem Ipsum Generator. Comparing two drafts? Use Text Diff. Previewing Markdown? Open Markdown Preview.