Word Counter Online
Count words, characters, sentences & paragraphs
Cómo usar Contador de Palabras
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Paste or type your text
Enter text in the editor area.
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View live stats
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly.
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Copy or clear
Use the toolbar to copy stats or clear the text.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is my data safe?
How are words counted?
Is there a character limit?
Does the counter include spaces in the character count?
How is reading time calculated?
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¿Qué es Word Counter?
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste. Useful for essays with word limits, SEO meta descriptions with character limits, Twitter posts, LinkedIn articles, and academic assignments. Unlike simple word counters, this tool also tracks reading time, sentence count, and paragraph count, giving you the full picture of your text's structure. No sign-up required, no text is uploaded — everything runs privately in your browser.
¿Por qué usar Word Counter?
- Real-time counting — stats update with every keystroke, so you can see your progress without clicking anything.
- Multiple metrics — word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count in one view.
- Reading time estimate — know how long your content takes to read before publishing.
- Completely private — your text never leaves your browser. Paste sensitive drafts without worry.
- Works on any device — no app to install, just open and start counting.
Casos de uso de Word Counter
Academic essays
Check your word count against assignment requirements in real time. Most essays specify a minimum and maximum word count that must be met.
SEO meta descriptions
Meta descriptions should be 120-160 characters. Use the character counter to craft descriptions that fit perfectly in search result snippets.
Social media posts
LinkedIn posts, Twitter threads, and Facebook captions all have character limits. Count before you paste to avoid truncation.
Blog and article writing
Aim for a target word count based on your content strategy. Blog posts of 1,500-2,500 words typically perform well for SEO.
Consejos y buenas prácticas
- 💡Twitter (X) limits tweets to 280 characters including spaces. Use the character counter to verify before posting.
- 💡For SEO, keep page titles under 60 characters and meta descriptions under 160 characters to avoid search engine truncation.
- 💡Reading time is estimated at 200-250 words per minute for general audiences and 150-200 for technical content.
- 💡Hyphenated words (e.g., 'well-known') are typically counted as one word by most style guides and academic institutions.
Cómo se compara
Microsoft Word and Google Docs both include word counts in their status bars, but require you to open a document first. Browser-based counters like this one are faster for quick checks — just paste and see the count instantly without creating a document. Unlike some online counters, this tool also shows sentence and paragraph counts, and never stores your text on any server.