Free Word Counter Online,
Characters, Sentences and Reading Time, No Sign-Up
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What Does This Word Counter Track?
Most word counters only show one or two stats. ToolsUp.net shows you seven at once, all updating in real time as you type or paste:
| Stat | What It Counts | Most Useful For |
|---|---|---|
| Words | Total number of words in your text | Essays, articles, blog posts, social media |
| Characters | Total characters including spaces | Twitter/X (280), meta descriptions (155), SMS |
| Chars (no spaces) | Total characters excluding spaces | LinkedIn, Instagram, platform-specific limits |
| Sentences | Total number of sentences | Readability analysis, academic writing |
| Paragraphs | Total number of paragraphs | Blog structure, essay formatting |
| Reading Time | Estimated minutes to read at average reading speed | Blog posts, articles, email newsletters |
| Speaking Time | Estimated minutes to speak at average speaking speed | Presentations, speeches, podcast scripts |
Every stat updates instantly as you type. No button to press, no page to reload. Just paste your text and all seven numbers update immediately.
Word and Character Limits for Popular Platforms
Use this as a quick reference when writing for specific platforms:
- Twitter/X post: 280 characters including spaces
- LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters (feed), 700 visible before 'see more'
- Instagram caption: 2,200 characters, first 125 visible before truncation
- Facebook post: 63,206 characters (effectively unlimited for most uses)
- Meta description (SEO): 150 to 160 characters including spaces
- Meta title (SEO): 50 to 60 characters including spaces
- Google Ads headline: 30 characters per headline
- SMS message: 160 characters for a single SMS, 306 for two segments
- Standard essay page: approximately 250 to 300 words double-spaced
How to Use the Word Counter
Step 1: Type or Paste Your Text
Click inside the text area and start typing, or paste any text from your clipboard. The tool accepts any amount of text with no character or word limit.
Step 2: Read Your Stats in Real Time
All seven stats update instantly as you type or paste. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, characters without spaces, reading time, and speaking time all appear live with no delay.
Step 3: Adjust to Hit Your Target
Writing to a specific word count, character limit, or reading time target? Edit your text and watch the numbers update in real time until you hit your goal.
Why Use ToolsUp.net Word Counter?
There are many word counters online. Here is what makes ToolsUp.net different:
- ✓7 Stats in One Tool: words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time all on one screen
- ✓Real-Time Updates: every stat refreshes instantly as you type, no button press needed
- ✓Completely Free with No Limits: count as much text as you need, no caps
- ✓No Sign-Up Required: open the tool and start immediately
- ✓Platform Limits Reference: know exactly when you have hit Twitter, meta description, or SMS limits
- ✓Works on Any Device: desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers all supported
Who Uses This Word Counter?
Our word counter is built for anyone who works with text:
- Writers and bloggers: track word count and reading time for articles, blog posts, and newsletters
- Students: meet essay word count requirements and check length before submitting assignments
- SEO professionals and marketers: check meta title and description character counts to stay within Google display limits
- Social media managers: ensure posts stay within Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram character limits
- Copywriters: check ad headline and body copy character counts for Google Ads and other platforms
- Speakers and presenters: estimate speaking time from a script to stay within a presentation time slot
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Count Your Words?
Free, real-time, and no sign-up. Paste your text and get all seven stats instantly.