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Word Counter
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📋 Common Word Count Limits
| Document Type | Typical Words |
|---|---|
| Tweet / X Post | ~40 |
| LinkedIn Post | 150–300 |
| Short Blog Post | 500–800 |
| Standard Blog Post | 1,000–2,000 |
| Long-form Article | 2,000–5,000 |
| Short Story | 1,000–7,500 |
| Novel | 70,000–100,000 |
⏱️ Reading Time Guide
| 500 words | ~2.5 min |
| 1,000 words | ~5 min |
| 1,500 words | ~7.5 min |
| 2,000 words | ~10 min |
Based on average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
About the Word Counter
This free word counter updates live as you type or paste — no button to press. It counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates your reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
The tool is useful for blog posts, essays, LinkedIn posts, social media captions, cover letters, and academic writing — anywhere you need to hit a specific word count or stay within a limit. The character count is especially useful for tweets, SMS messages, and ad copy where strict character limits apply.