All Platforms tool
Word Counter
Scripts, captions and descriptions are all planned in words even when they are published as video or images: a 150-word script is about a minute of talking, a 250-word caption is a substantial read, and a video description's first 40 words do the SEO work. Guessing word counts from a phone editor is how posts end up twice the intended length.
Paste any text below for an instant count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, average sentence length, estimated reading time and speaking time — the numbers you need to size a TikTok script, a YouTube script or a LinkedIn post before you produce it.
How it works
Type or paste your text and the statistics update live. Use speaking time to size video scripts (roughly 130–150 words per minute at a natural pace), reading time to judge captions and articles, and average sentence length to spot writing that has become hard to follow.
All Platforms tips & best practices
- Scripts: 130–150 words ≈ 1 minute: A 60-second TikTok or Short needs roughly 140 words. A 10-minute YouTube video, about 1,400.
- Short sentences read faster: If your average sentence runs over 20 words, split some — social audiences read on small screens, in noisy places.
- Captions have a depth sweet spot: Educational Instagram and LinkedIn posts commonly land at 150–300 words: enough to teach, short enough to finish.
- Count before you design: Carousel and text-overlay videos are designed around word counts — count the script first and the design gets easier.
- Trim by deleting whole sentences: Cutting 20% is easier at the sentence level than by shaving words everywhere; the text stays coherent.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
At an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 140 words per minute, a natural presenting pace.
What counts as a word?
Any sequence separated by spaces. Hyphenated words count as one; numbers count as words, matching most editors' behaviour.
Can I count a video script here?
Yes — that is one of its main uses. Paste the script to check its spoken duration before you record.
Does the tool save my text?
No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Is there a word limit I should aim for?
Only the platform's character limit and your audience's attention. Use the platform counters linked below to check a draft against specific limits.
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