The Word Counter counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type. Perfect for essays, tweets, LinkedIn posts, cover letters or any writing with a length requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are separated by spaces and line breaks. Hyphenated words count as one word. Numbers count as words.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on an average reading speed of 200–250 words per minute — the typical adult reading pace for online content.
How many words is a tweet?
Twitter/X limits posts to 280 characters, not words. The character count in this tool will tell you exactly where you stand.
How many words should an essay be?
High school essays: 500–1,000 words. University essays: 1,500–3,000 words. Dissertations: 10,000–15,000 words or more.