GuideText
Word counter for essays, SEO, and social posts
Count words, characters, and reading time in your browser with a free online word counter—no signup, no upload.
October 10, 2026 · 1 min read
A word counter is the fastest way to stay inside essay limits, meta descriptions, or tweet-length drafts. Paste text, get counts, and keep writing—without sending the draft to a random server.
Steps
- Open the word counter.
- Paste or type your text.
- Check words, characters, and related stats as you edit.
- Use reading time if you need a rough audience estimate.
Counts update locally in the browser—useful for confidential essays, client copy, or unpublished posts.
Common limits people check
| Use case | Typical target |
|---|---|
| School essay | Word count range from the brief |
| SEO title / meta | Character caps from Search Console tooling |
| Social captions | Platform character limits |
| Abstracts | Strict word ceilings |
Tips
- Strip footnotes or citations before counting if the rubric excludes them
- Switch case with the case converter before a final paste into a CMS
- Count after removing double spaces so the number matches what graders see
Limits
Mewix counts the text you paste. It does not grade grammar, check plagiarism, or sync with Google Docs. Treat it as a precise local counter, not a full writing suite.
