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Word Counter
Paste or type your text to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in real time. Also shows estimated reading time.
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Estimated reading time: 1 min(at 200 wpm)
Word count for different content types
- Tweet: 280 characters (not words)
- Blog post: 1,500–2,500 words
- Long-form article: 2,500–5,000 words
- Short story: 1,000–7,500 words
- Novel: 70,000–100,000 words
Why reading time matters
Displaying estimated reading time at the top of an article sets reader expectations and reduces bounce rate. Studies show readers are more likely to complete an article when they know how long it will take.