Text Counter & Transformer
Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs. Transform case. Read time estimate.
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What is this tool?
Text counter analyzes your text and counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and more. It also estimates reading time and speaking time. Useful for content writers, SEO specialists, students with word limits, and social media managers who need to stay within character limits.
When to use this tool
Social media post optimization
Check character limits for tweets (280), Instagram captions (2,200), or LinkedIn posts (3,000). Stay within platform limits without cutting off important content.
SEO meta description length
Write optimal meta descriptions between 150-160 characters to avoid truncation in Google search results. A text counter helps you hit the sweet spot.
Academic writing requirements
Meet word count requirements for essays, abstracts, and research papers. Track words, sentences, and characters to stay within submission guidelines.
How to use
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Paste or type text
Enter your text in the input area.
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View statistics
See word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time in real-time.
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View results
Review the output.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute (average adult reading speed). Speaking time uses 150 words per minute. These are averages—actual speed varies by reader and text complexity.
Do spaces and punctuation count as characters?
Most counters provide both counts: characters with spaces and characters without spaces. Social media platforms like Twitter/X count spaces and punctuation in their character limits.
Does it handle Unicode and special characters?
Yes, the tool fully supports Unicode characters including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and emoji.