Productivity
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading length for drafts and page copy.
Words
15
Characters
99
Characters without spaces
85
Sentences
1
Paragraphs
1
Estimated reading time
1 min
How to use this tool
- Paste or type your draft into the text area.
- Review the word, character, sentence, paragraph, and reading time counts.
- Use the counts to adjust the draft for the channel or format.
- Clear the text when you are ready to check another draft.
Practical examples
A newsletter writer can keep intro copy concise before sending a campaign.
A blogger can estimate whether a guide is long enough to cover the topic clearly.
A product marketer can check character counts before moving copy into a CMS field.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating word count as a quality score.
- Ignoring paragraph structure when a draft feels hard to scan.
- Padding content just to reach a target length.
- Forgetting that different audiences read at different speeds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time estimated?
The tool estimates reading time at about 200 words per minute and rounds up to at least one minute.
What counts as a paragraph?
Paragraphs are counted from blocks of text separated by a blank line.
Can I use this for SEO drafts?
Yes. It is useful for checking rough length, but word count alone does not determine quality or search performance.