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Word Counter
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Why is word and character counting important?
Simply enter or paste your text into the input box and click the "Count" button. The tool will instantly display the number of words and characters in your text.
When should I use a word and character counter?
You should use this tool when:
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Writing SEO-friendly meta descriptions (Google recommends 150-160 characters).
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Creating social media posts (e.g., Twitter/X, Instagram captions, LinkedIn updates).
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Writing blog posts or articles with specific word count targets.
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Preparing academic essays, research papers, or reports with required word limits.
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Checking email subject lines (typically 40-60 characters for the best open rates).
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Writing advertising copy that must fit within Google Ads or Facebook Ad limits.
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Ensuring SMS messages fit within the 160-character standard.
How can this tool help with social media content?
Every platform has character limits:
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Twitter/X: 280 characters per post.
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Instagram captions: 2,200 characters, but shorter captions (125-150 characters) perform best.
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LinkedIn posts: 3,000 characters max.
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Facebook posts: 63,206 characters, but only 125 characters show before “See More.”
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TikTok captions: 2,200 characters max.
How does this tool help with SEO?
SEO best practices suggest keeping:
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Meta titles under 60 characters for better visibility in search results.
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Meta descriptions under 160 characters to ensure they display correctly on Google.
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Blog posts and articles at optimal lengths (e.g., 1,000-2,500 words for in-depth SEO content).
By counting words and characters, you can optimize your content for search engines.
Does this tool count words in different languages?
Yes, it counts words in any language that uses spaces to separate words, including English, French, Spanish, and more.