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Word Counter & Character Count Online

Text Tool

Real-time word counter that also counts characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and calculates reading time. Useful for essays, LinkedIn posts, Instagram captions, Twitter/X character limits, and SEO meta descriptions.

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Next Step — Complete Your Workflow

Convert Text Case →

Fix capitalization after counting

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Generate Placeholder Text →

Need sample text to fill a specific word count?

How to use Word Counter & Character Count Online

1Enter your values in the fields above.
2Results calculate instantly as you type — no button click needed for most tools.
3Copy the result using the Copy button.
4Use the Next Step workflow to chain into related tools.
5All processing runs locally in your browser. No data is transmitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instagram caption character limit?

Instagram captions support up to 2,200 characters, but only the first 125 characters show before the "more" cutoff in feeds.

What is the LinkedIn post character limit?

3,000 characters for regular posts; 1,300 characters show before the "see more" cutoff.

How many words is a 5-minute read?

At an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, a 5-minute article is approximately 1,000 words.