Why counts matter
Essays, SOPs, tweets, meta descriptions and exam answers all come with limits: 150 words for a UPSC answer, 280 characters for a post, 155 characters for a meta description, 2,000 characters for many university statements. Paste your text to check before submitting.
How reading time is estimated
Adults read about 200–250 words a minute on screen; this tool uses 220. For speaking time, roughly 130 words a minute is typical for a presentation.
Frequently asked questions
Do hyphenated words count as one?
Yes, anything between spaces counts as one word.
Does it count characters in Hindi or other scripts?
Yes, each Unicode character is counted.
Is my text stored?
No, everything runs in your browser.