Word Counter
Count words, characters, and analyze text readability. Check social media character limits and get detailed readability scores.
Text Statistics
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Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Syllables
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time
Social Media Character Limits
Twitter/X0 / 280
Tweet
Instagram0 / 2,200
Caption
LinkedIn0 / 3,000
Post
Facebook0 / 63,206
Post
YouTube Title0 / 100
Video title
YouTube Description0 / 5,000
Video description
TikTok0 / 2,200
Caption
Readability Scores
Enter at least 10 words and 1 sentence to calculate readability scores.
Understanding Text Readability
Readability Scores Explained
| Score | What It Measures | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flesch Reading Ease | Overall readability (0-100) | General content, marketing |
| Flesch-Kincaid Grade | US school grade level | Educational materials |
| SMOG Index | Years of education needed | Healthcare, technical docs |
| Coleman-Liau | Grade level by characters | Academic writing |
| Automated Readability | Grade level (character-based) | Technical documents |
Flesch Reading Ease Scale
| Score | Difficulty | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | Very Easy | 5th grade |
| 80-89 | Easy | 6th grade |
| 70-79 | Fairly Easy | 7th grade |
| 60-69 | Standard | 8th-9th grade |
| 50-59 | Fairly Difficult | 10th-12th grade |
| 30-49 | Difficult | College |
| 0-29 | Very Difficult | College graduate |
Social Media Character Limits
- Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet (was 140 until 2017)
- Instagram: 2,200 characters per caption (first 125 shown before "more")
- LinkedIn: 3,000 characters for posts, 120 for headline
- Facebook: 63,206 characters for posts (optimal: 40-80)
- YouTube: 100 characters for title, 5,000 for description
- TikTok: 2,200 characters for captions
Why Use Our Word Counter?
Comprehensive Stats: Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and more
5 Readability Scores: Industry-standard readability formulas
Social Media Limits: Check character counts for all major platforms
Real-Time Analysis: Instant results as you type
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