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Character Counter - Count Characters, Words, Lines Online Free

Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in your text instantly. Perfect for writers, students, and content creators who need to track text length for essays, tweets, social media posts, and more.

Why Use Character Counter?

  • Real-Time Counting: See counts update as you type
  • Multiple Metrics: Characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines
  • Reading Time: Estimate time to read your text
  • Limit Checking: Set character or word limits with warnings

Common Use Cases

🐦 Social Media

Stay within Twitter (280), Facebook, Instagram character limits.

📝 Essays

Meet word count requirements for academic writing.

✍️ Content Writing

Track blog post and article length.

📧 Meta Tags

Check meta description length (150-160 chars).

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter Text: Type or paste your text into the input field.
  2. View Stats: See real-time character, word, and line counts.
  3. Set Limits: Optional - set maximum character or word limits to track progress.

💡 Tip: Use the "With Spaces" and "Without Spaces" counts for different requirements.

Character & Word Counter

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Reading Time

Common Character Limits

Social Media

  • Twitter/X: 280 characters
  • Facebook Post: 63,206 characters
  • Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters
  • LinkedIn Post: 3,000 characters
  • TikTok Caption: 150 characters
  • Pinterest Description: 500 characters

SEO & Web

  • Meta Title: 50-60 characters
  • Meta Description: 150-160 characters
  • Tweet: 280 characters
  • SMS: 160 characters
  • URL Slug: 50-60 characters
  • Alt Text: 125 characters

Academic Word Counts

  • Abstract: 150-300 words
  • Essay (High School): 300-1000 words
  • Essay (College): 1500-5000 words
  • Research Paper: 3000-10000 words
  • Thesis: 15000-50000 words
  • PhD Dissertation: 80000-100000 words

Reading Time Calculation

Average reading speed is approximately 200-250 words per minute for adults. This tool uses 200 words per minute for conservative estimates. Factors affecting reading speed:

  • Text complexity and vocabulary
  • Reader's familiarity with the topic
  • Screen vs paper reading (screen is typically slower)
  • Reader's native language and education level

Tips for Word Count Requirements

  • Don't pad your writing to meet word counts - quality over quantity
  • Use concise language and eliminate filler words
  • Break long sentences into shorter ones for readability
  • Consider using subheadings to organize longer pieces
  • Different platforms count characters differently (with/without spaces)

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