How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. The actual reading time may vary depending on the complexity of the text and the reader's familiarity with the topic.

What is the ideal blog post length for SEO?

Studies suggest that long-form content (1,500-2,500 words) tends to rank higher in search results. However, the ideal length depends on the topic and search intent. Focus on comprehensively covering the topic rather than hitting a specific word count.

How are sentences counted?

Sentences are counted by detecting sentence-ending punctuation marks (periods, exclamation marks, question marks). Abbreviations and decimal numbers are handled to avoid false counts.

What is the character limit for meta descriptions?

Google typically displays up to 155-160 characters for meta descriptions on desktop and about 120 characters on mobile. Keep your meta descriptions within these limits for optimal display in search results.

word counter

Free Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. See reading time, speaking time, and detailed text statistics.

Words

Characters

with spaces

Characters

no spaces

Sentences

Paragraphs

Reading Time

~200 wpm

Speaking Time

~130 wpm

Type or paste your text below

How to Use the Word & Character Counter

1Paste or type your text into the text area
2View real-time counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
3Check estimated reading and speaking time
4Toggle between counting with or without spaces
5Use the stats to meet content length requirements

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