How do I count words online for free?

Paste or type your text into the editor above. TEQTOP's word counter immediately displays word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time… no sign-up, no payment, no limits.

Does the word counter work offline?

No. All counting and case conversion runs directly in your browser, so it needs internet connection.

What counts as a word?

Words are groups of characters separated by whitespace. Multiple spaces and new lines are handled automatically, only real words are counted, not empty gaps.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes. The tool shows both total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces. Both figures update in real time as you type, so you can match the exact format a platform requires.

Can I use this as a character counter for social media?

Yes. The character counter works for Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram captions, LinkedIn posts, Google Ads headlines (30 chars), meta descriptions (158 chars), and any other platform with a character limit.

Will my text be saved if I close the browser?

Yes. Your text is automatically saved to your browser's local storage as you type. When you return to this page, your last session restores instantly, no account or login needed.

Does this word counter show keyword density?

Yes. Below the editor you'll find a live keyword density table showing the top keywords in your text, their frequency, and their percentage share. This is especially useful for SEO writers checking for keyword overuse.

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Free Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs while instantly converting text to uppercase, lowercase, title case, sentence case, and more - all in real time.

0 Words|0 Characters

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Quick Tip

Use the word count for content length checks, and the character count for meta titles/descriptions and social snippets.

Word & character counting, made simple.

Count words, Not Sheep.

Paste any text and get instant word & character metrics with formatting helpers that actually help.

What is a Word Counter?

It counts every word and character in your text.. instantly. Hit content limits for assignments, SEO copy, ads, and social posts without guessing.

Why it helps with SEO

Word count shapes content depth. Character limits govern meta titles, descriptions, and SERP previews. Know both, keep your content clean and scannable.

Case conversion included

Format headings and copy in one click - UPPER, lower, Title, or Sentence. No extra tab, no extra tool, no extra confusion.

How it works

Four Steps to Instant Results

No sign-up, no limits. Your text stays in your browser.

Type or paste your text

Drop any content into the editor, blog posts, essays, ad copy, SEO meta descriptions, or social captions.

See all stats update live

Word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and keyword density refresh with every keystroke.

Convert case or check keyword density

Use the case converter panel to reformat headings in one click. Review keyword density to spot overused words before publishing.

Copy to Clipboard

Copy your final content copy after making changes, the best thing about our tool is no account login required.

Use cases

Who Uses a Free Word Counter?

From students to SEO pros, anyone working with text benefits from an accurate count.

Students

Stay within essay and assignment word limits for school, university, and exam submissions.

Bloggers & writers

Track article length, hit SEO content benchmarks, and maintain consistent publishing standards.

SEO professionals

Optimize meta titles (60 chars), meta descriptions (158 chars), and body copy word count.

Social media managers

Stay within platform character limits for Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook posts.

Ad copywriters

Match Google Ads headline limits (30 chars), descriptions (90 chars), and other ad specs precisely.

Editors & proofreaders

Assess content length, structure readability, and suggest cuts or expansions with real data.

Quick Guide

Social Media Character Limits

Use the character count above to make sure your copy fits before you post.

Platform / field	Character limit	What it affects
Twitter / X post	280 chars	Tweets, replies, threads
Instagram caption	2,200 chars	Feed posts, Reels captions
LinkedIn post	3,000 chars	Status updates, articles (intro)
Facebook post	63,206 chars	Page and profile posts
Google Ads headline	30 chars	Search ad headlines
Google Ads description	90 chars	Search ad descriptions
Meta title (SEO)	60 chars	Google SERP title display
Meta description (SEO)	158 chars	Google SERP snippet display

Twitter / X post

Limit: 280 chars

Affects: Tweets, replies, threads

Instagram caption

Limit: 2,200 chars

Affects: Feed posts, Reels captions

LinkedIn post

Limit: 3,000 chars

Affects: Status updates, articles (intro)

Facebook post

Limit: 63,206 chars

Affects: Page and profile posts

Google Ads headline

Limit: 30 chars

Affects: Search ad headlines

Google Ads description

Limit: 90 chars

Affects: Search ad descriptions

Meta title (SEO)

Limit: 60 chars

Affects: Google SERP title display

Meta description (SEO)

Limit: 158 chars

Affects: Google SERP snippet display

Count Smarter

Why Character Count Matters

Many websites and platforms limit the number of characters you can use. Going over these limits may result in truncated text or rejected submissions.

Our free character counter helps you stay within limits for:

SEO meta titles
Meta descriptions
Google Ads
Twitter/X posts
LinkedIn updates
Instagram captions
Facebook posts
Email subject lines
SMS messages

Whether you're writing marketing copy or academic content, knowing your character count helps you publish with confidence.

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL DO?

Supported Text Case Conversions

The built-in case converter lets you instantly change text formatting.

Available options include:

UPPERCASE
lowercase
Title Case
Sentence case
Capitalize Each Word
Toggle Case
Inverse Case

Perfect for headings, emails, blog titles, and documents.

PRIVACY FIRST

Your Text Stays Private

Your text is processed directly in your browser.

That means:

No account required
No uploads
No server storage
No content sharing
Instant processing

You stay in complete control of your content.

WHAT GETS COUNTED?

What Does Our Word Counter Measure?

The tool automatically calculates:

Total words
Characters with spaces
Characters without spaces
Sentences
Paragraphs
Reading time
Keyword density

Everything updates in real time without refreshing the page.

FAQS

Questions About Our Free Word Counter Tool

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