Free SEO tool
Character counter & word counter.
Count characters, words, sentences and paragraphs in real time. Perfect for meta titles, descriptions and content optimization.
Why the right text length matters.
The length of your texts directly affects SEO and user experience. Google recommends optimal lengths for different elements:
Common questions.
How does the tool count characters and words?+
Characters include spaces, punctuation and special characters. The "no spaces" display shows only the pure text characters. Words are detected by separation via spaces and line breaks.
Why is character count important for SEO?+
Google shows meta titles up to ~60 characters and meta descriptions up to ~160 characters. Longer texts get truncated. The right length maximizes visibility and CTR in search results.
Are my inputs stored?+
No. All inputs are processed exclusively locally in your browser. No data is sent to or stored on a server.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time is based on 130 words per minute (average presentation pace).
Does the tool support special characters and emojis?+
Yes. All special characters and emojis are counted as single characters. The tool handles all Unicode characters correctly.
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