🔤 Word Counter
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Try AppCafe Resume →Frequently Asked Questions
How is the word count calculated?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace and ignoring empty strings. Hyphenated words (e.g. "well-known") and contractions (e.g. "don't") count as a single word.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated at an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. The result is rounded up to the nearest minute, with a minimum of "less than 1 min" for very short text.
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?
Sentences are counted by splitting text on ".", "!" and "?" followed by a space or end of text. Paragraphs are counted by splitting on blank lines (one or more consecutive line breaks).
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens instantly in your browser using JavaScript — your text is never sent to a server.
What's a good word count for an essay or blog post?
It depends on the format — school essays are often 300–1000 words, blog posts commonly run 600–2000 words for good SEO depth, and short-form social captions are usually under 100 words.
I need to check character limits for Twitter or SMS — is there a tool for that?
Yes — use our Character Counter to check your text against Tweet, SMS and SEO meta tag limits with a live progress bar.