Need to hit a word limit for an essay, a blog post or a LinkedIn update? This free word counter counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs as you type. It also estimates reading and speaking time, shows your most-used keywords so you can spot repetition, and includes a quick case converter for UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case and Sentence case. It's handy for checking AI-written drafts from ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude before you publish, and for fitting text into limits like a 160-character meta description or a 280-character post on X. Everything runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
Count words and characters
Top keywords
Your most-used words will appear here.
Reading time uses about 238 words per minute and speaking time about 150 words per minute, which are common averages for adults reading English.
How to use the word counter
- Type or paste your text into the box. The counts update instantly.
- Check the keyword list. If one word takes up more than 3 to 4% of your text, consider varying it.
- Use the case buttons to fix capitalisation, then copy your text.
Common word and character limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Google title tag | About 50 to 60 characters |
| Meta description | About 150 to 160 characters |
| Post on X (free account) | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
FAQ
How does the word counter count words?
It counts each group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks as one word, the same basic way Microsoft Word and Google Docs do. Hyphenated words like "state-of-the-art" count as one word.
Does it count characters with spaces?
Yes. It shows both totals: characters including spaces, and characters without spaces. Most platforms, including X and Google, count spaces.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. The counting happens in JavaScript on your device. Nothing is sent to Botvana or anyone else.
Can it check if text was written by AI?
No. A word counter can’t tell who wrote something. It’s useful for editing AI drafts to length, but it doesn’t detect AI.
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