- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Unique words
- 0
- Syllables
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
238 wpm- Speaking time
- 0 sec
150 wpm
Common length limits
Title and description lengths are typical display limits in Google results, which actually truncate by pixel width.
How words and sentences are counted
Words are runs of letters and digits; “don’t”, “e-mail” and “2026” each count once. Sentences end at a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark followed by a space, or at a line break, so headings and list items are counted separately. Abbreviations such as “Dr.” and “e.g.” and decimals like 3.5 don’t end a sentence. Paragraphs are blocks separated by a blank line.
Reading time uses 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for non-fiction found in Marc Brysbaert’s 2019 review of 190 studies. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a typical presentation pace. Adjust the speed on the reading time calculator.
Once the length is right, check how easy it is to read with the readability checker.
Word counter FAQ
How does the word counter count words?
A word is a run of letters or digits. Contractions (don’t) and hyphenated words (well-known) count as one word. Punctuation, symbols and markdown heading marks are ignored.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. Both are shown, since limits for meta descriptions and social posts usually include spaces while some academic limits don’t.
How long should a blog post be?
Long enough to answer the question fully and no longer. There is no word count that Google rewards. Check what the top results for your topic cover, then make sure yours covers it more clearly.
Is my text saved?
Only in your own browser, so it’s still there if you reload. Clear it any time with the Clear button or from the privacy page.