Browser tool
Word Counter
Paste or type text to see word count, character count, and estimated reading time for articles and captions.
Text stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Write to platform limits with confidence
Different platforms reward different lengths. Instagram bios are short; LinkedIn about sections can run longer; TikTok and Snapchat captions work best when they are scannable in a second. Counting words and characters before you paste saves failed posts and awkward cuts.
Reading time estimates help when you publish blog posts or newsletter intros. We use about 200 words per minute for English prose — a useful average, not a hard rule.
Improve captions and bios with a quick pass
Paste a draft, trim filler, and keep one clear CTA. Hashtags usually count as single tokens. Emoji can change character counts on some platforms, so if you are near a hard limit, leave a small buffer.
After you hit your target length, try our caption or bio generators if you want alternate phrasings — then paste the winner back here for a final count.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- We assume about 200 words per minute for English prose — a practical estimate for blogs and newsletters.
- Is my text stored?
- No. Counting happens locally in your browser.
- Does it count hashtags?
- Words are split on whitespace, so hashtags count as single tokens.
- Are characters with spaces included?
- Character counts include spaces and punctuation so you can match platform limits accurately.
- Can I use this for captions and bios?
- Yes. Paste drafts here, trim to fit, then polish with our caption or bio generators if you want alternatives.
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