Word Counter
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About the Word Counter
Whether you're writing a blog post, an essay, or a tweet, knowing your word count keeps you within limits and helps estimate reading time. This tool analyzes your text instantly — no button to press, no page reload.
How reading time is calculated
Reading speed = ~200 words per minute (average adult)
Reading time = Word count ÷ 200
The average adult reads 200–250 words per minute for general content. Technical or complex text skews slower.
Common word count targets
- 🐦Tweet / social post — 280 characters (roughly 40–50 words)
- 📧Email — 50–200 words for high open/response rates
- 📝Blog post — 1,000–2,000 words for SEO; longer posts tend to rank higher
- 📄Academic essay — varies by institution, but typically 500–5,000 words
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