Free Developer Tool
Track your word count, character limits, and estimated reading time as you type.
Your Text
Reading Estimates
How It Works
Drop in anything — blog post, essay, product description, social media caption. The counts update instantly as you type.
Twitter has a 280-character limit, Meta descriptions cap at 160, LinkedIn posts at 3,000. Use the character count to stay in range.
The average adult reads around 238 words per minute. A 1,000-word article takes about 4 minutes — ideal for blog engagement.
Check the Top Words section to see if you're leaning too heavily on any term. Good writing uses varied vocabulary.
FAQ
It depends on your topic, but 1,500–2,500 words is a solid target for competitive keywords. Long-form content (3,000+) tends to rank well for complex topics. Always prioritise quality over hitting a word count.
This tool tracks both — characters with spaces (total keystrokes) and characters without spaces (pure text density). Most platforms count with spaces.
It's a solid estimate based on the 238 wpm average adult reading speed. Technical content or complex vocabulary will naturally take longer — think of it as a minimum baseline.