Compteur de mots et caractères gratuit en ligne
Paste or type your text below to instantly see word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
About This Tool
This free word counter is perfect for students, writers, bloggers, and social media managers. Instantly count words for essays, tweets, Instagram captions, and more. Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Common Word Count Limits
Knowing common limits helps you hit your target:
- Twitter/X post · 280 characters
- Instagram caption · 2,200 characters
- Meta description (SEO) · 155-160 characters
- College essay · typically 250-650 words
- Blog post (SEO) · 1,500-2,500 words for ranking
- Short story · 1,000-7,500 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
We use the standard average of 200 words per minute. This is a widely accepted average for adult reading speed of non-technical content.
What counts as a word?
Any sequence of characters separated by whitespace counts as one word. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word. Numbers and abbreviations also count.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere. Close the tab and it is gone.