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Word & Character Counter Guide
Master word and character limits for essays, social media, and SEO. Know exactly how long your text is.
Why Text Length Matters
Social Media
Stay within platform limits for posts
Academic
Meet essay and paper requirements
SEO
Optimize meta descriptions and titles
Character Limits by Platform
| Platform | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X | 280 | Standard tweets |
| 2,200 | Caption limit | |
| 3,000 | Post limit | |
| SMS | 160 | Single message |
| Meta Title | 60 | SEO best practice |
| Meta Description | 155 | SEO best practice |
Word Count Guidelines
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Blog posts: 1,000-2,500 words for good SEO
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College essays: Usually 250-650 words
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Email subject: 30-50 characters best
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Product descriptions: 150-300 words ideal
Understanding Reading Time
Average reading speeds:
- • 200 words/minute: Average adult
- • 250 words/minute: Above average
- • 300 words/minute: Fast reader
- • 100 words/minute: Technical content
Writing Tips
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Count as you write to avoid major edits later
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Characters with spaces vs without matters for some platforms
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Keep 10% buffer - platforms may count differently
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Emojis count as 2+ characters on most platforms
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