Paste or type your text to instantly see word count, character count, reading time, and more.
FilePulp's Word Counter is a free, instant text analysis tool that gives you a comprehensive breakdown of your writing. Simply paste or type your text and get real-time statistics including word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, estimated reading time, and estimated speaking time.
Everything runs in your browser — your text is never sent to a server, stored, or tracked in any way.
Writers and editors use word counters to hit article length targets, trim drafts, and track progress. Students rely on them to meet essay and assignment word limits. SEO professionals check content length for search engine optimization — longer, thorough content often ranks better. Social media managers use character counters to stay within platform limits before posting.
Most social media platforms and SEO fields have strict character limits. Here is a quick reference:
| Platform / Field | Character Limit |
|---|---|
| Twitter / X post | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| Facebook post | 63,206 characters |
| YouTube title | 100 characters |
| YouTube description | 5,000 characters |
| Meta title (SEO) | 50-60 characters |
| Meta description (SEO) | 155-160 characters |
| Google Ads headline | 30 characters |
| Google Ads description | 90 characters |
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average silent reading speed for adults. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, the typical pace for presentations and public speaking. These are approximations — actual times vary depending on the complexity of the material and the reader's or speaker's pace.