Text & web
Word Counter
Count words and characters for assignments, ads, social posts and SEO. Works with English and Urdu text and shows reading and speaking time.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text.
- Counts update as you type.
Formula
Reading time = Words ÷ 200 per minute
Speaking time = Words ÷ 130 per minute
Example
A 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read.
Typical word limits
- Student essays and assignments: often 500–2,000 words
- Scholarship and admission statements: often 500–1,000 words
- Meta descriptions for websites: about 150–160 characters
- SMS: 160 characters for English, fewer for Urdu
Writing to a limit
Write first, then cut. Remove repeated ideas, long introductions and filler words like “very” and “basically”. Short sentences are easier to read and use fewer words.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it count Urdu?
Yes. Words are counted by the spaces between them, which works for Urdu too.
Does it count spaces?
It shows characters both with and without spaces.
How is reading time worked out?
At about 200 words per minute, a common average reading speed.
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