Word Count Calculator
Word Count
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Words
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Characters (with spaces)
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Sentences
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Avg words/sentence
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Reading Time (238 WPM)
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Speaking Time (130 WPM)
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Why Track Word Count?
Word count is a key signal for content quality and SEO. Short-form content (under 300 words) rarely ranks well organically. Long-form articles (1,500–2,500 words) tend to earn more backlinks and rank higher in search results.
Sentence Length Matters
Aim for an average sentence length of 15–20 words for most web content. Long sentences (25+ words) reduce readability. Tools like Hemingway App target a Grade 6–8 reading level for mass-market content.
Platform Word Limits
Twitter/X: 280 characters | Instagram caption: 2,200 characters | LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters | Facebook post: 63,206 characters | YouTube description: 5,000 characters | Meta ad headline: 40 characters