How to use the word counter
- Paste your draft into the box, or start typing.
- The big number shows your word count. It updates as you type.
- Check the stats under it for sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time.
- Look at “Most-used words” to see what your text is really about.
Leave a blank line between paragraphs. The counter uses blank lines to tell where one paragraph ends and the next begins.
What each number means
- Characters counts every letter, space and mark.
- Sentences counts text that ends with a period, question mark or exclamation point.
- Avg. sentence is words divided by sentences. Most readers find 15 to 20 words easy to follow. If yours is much higher, try splitting long sentences.
- Reading time helps you set expectations, such as “5 minute read”.
- Speaking time helps when you write a script for a video, podcast or talk.
Common word count targets
| What you are writing | Typical length |
|---|---|
| Meta description | 20 to 30 words |
| Social post | 25 to 100 words |
| Product description | 100 to 300 words |
| Blog post | 800 to 2,000 words |
| In-depth guide | 2,000 words or more |
These are common ranges, not rules. The right length is the one that answers the reader’s question fully.