Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time. Paste or type your text below.

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SEO content

Blog post (min)
Long-form SEO

Social media

Twitter / X (280 chars)
LinkedIn post (3000 chars)

Meta tags

Title tag (60 chars)
Description (155 chars)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words should a blog post be?

For SEO, aim for 1,500–2,500 words on competitive topics. Short-form (600–1,000 words) works for news and simple how-tos. Long-form guides (3,000+) tend to rank better for high-competition keywords. Quality always matters more than hitting an exact count.

How long does it take to read 1,000 words?

The average adult reads at about 200–250 words per minute. At 200 WPM, 1,000 words takes around 5 minutes. This tool estimates reading time using 200 WPM as the baseline.

What is the ideal meta description length in words?

Meta descriptions should be 120–155 characters — roughly 20–25 words. Google may truncate longer descriptions, especially on mobile.

How many characters does Twitter allow per tweet?

Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. URLs always count as 23 characters regardless of actual length. Use the character counter above to stay within limit when drafting tweets.

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