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Word Counter

A simple tool to count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time.

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Features

  • Word count: Total words in your text
  • Character count: With and without spaces
  • Sentence count: Number of sentences
  • Paragraph count: Number of paragraphs
  • Reading time: Estimated time to read

Ideal Lengths for Different Formats

Blog Posts

  • Short posts: 300-600 words
  • Standard posts: 1,000-1,500 words
  • Long-form content: 2,000-3,000 words
  • Pillar content: 3,000+ words

    • Social Media

  • Twitter: 71-100 characters
  • Facebook: 40-80 characters
  • LinkedIn: 50-100 characters
  • Instagram: 138-150 characters

    • Email

  • Subject lines: 30-50 characters
  • Body copy: 50-125 words

    • Why Length Matters

    Different platforms and audiences have different expectations. Understanding optimal lengths helps you:

    • Respect your reader's time
    • Maximize engagement
    • Meet platform requirements
    • Improve SEO performance

    Pro Tips

    • Quality over quantity—don't pad your content
    • Break up long text with headers and lists
    • Front-load your most important information
    • Match length to searcher intent