📝 Meta Description Character Count — Free & Instant
Count meta description characters (ideal: 150–160 characters). Paste or type your text to instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time. 💡 Keep meta descriptions under 160 characters.
Frequently Asked Questions — Word Counter
What is the ideal word count for SEO?+
Pages on Google's first page average 1,400–1,800 words. Cornerstone content targeting competitive keywords performs best at 2,000–3,000+ words. Word count alone doesn't determine rankings — quality and relevance matter most.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time uses 238 words per minute — the scientifically established average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute (average conversational speech).
Does this tool count emojis and special characters?+
Yes. Emojis and Unicode characters are counted as characters. Each emoji typically counts as 1–2 characters depending on encoding.