Free Tool

    Word Counter

    Count words, characters, sentences, and more. Perfect for cover letters, resumes, and social media posts.

    Enter Your Text

    Start typing or paste your text below to see live statistics

    Quick Stats

    Words
    0
    Characters
    0
    No Spaces
    0
    Sentences
    0
    Paragraphs
    0

    Time Estimates

    Reading
    0 min
    Speaking
    0 min

    Character Limits for Common Platforms

    Ensure your content fits within platform requirements

    Cover Letter
    200-400 words
    0/200-400 words
    LinkedIn Post
    Max 3,000 characters
    0/3,000 characters
    Twitter/X Post
    Max 280 characters
    0/280 characters
    Resume Summary
    50-150 words
    0/50-150 words

    Why Use a Word Counter Tool?

    A word counter is an essential tool for job seekers, content creators, students, and professionals who need to meet specific word or character limits. Whether you're writing a cover letter, crafting a LinkedIn post, or preparing a resume summary, knowing your exact word count helps you stay within requirements and create more impactful content.

    Perfect for Job Seekers

    • Cover Letters: Keep your cover letter concise (200-400 words) to maintain recruiter attention
    • Resume Summaries: Craft compelling summaries within 50-150 words
    • LinkedIn Posts: Share your expertise within the 3,000 character limit
    • LinkedIn Headline: Make every character count in your 220 character headline
    • Email Follow-ups: Keep professional emails brief and impactful

    Key Features

    • Real-time counting: See your statistics update as you type
    • Multiple metrics: Track words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and more
    • Reading time: Estimate how long it takes to read your content (225 words/min average)
    • Speaking time: Calculate presentation duration (140 words/min average)
    • Platform limits: Check if your content fits common platform requirements
    • Privacy focused: All processing happens in your browser - nothing is stored

    How to Use This Word Counter

    1. Type or paste your text into the text area
    2. View real-time statistics as you write
    3. Check platform-specific character limits
    4. Copy your statistics to share or save
    5. Use the "Clear Text" button to start over

    Common Word Count Guidelines

    • Cover Letter: 200-400 words (about 3-4 paragraphs)
    • Resume Summary: 50-150 words (3-5 sentences)
    • LinkedIn About Section: Up to 2,600 characters (400-500 words)
    • Blog Post: 1,500-2,500 words for optimal SEO
    • Email Subject Line: 6-10 words (40-50 characters)
    • Meta Description: 150-160 characters

    Tips for Effective Writing

    • Be concise - recruiters spend only 6-7 seconds on average reviewing a resume
    • Use active voice to reduce word count while maintaining impact
    • Remove filler words like "very," "really," and "actually"
    • Focus on achievements and results rather than responsibilities
    • Tailor your content length to your platform and audience