Word Counter for English & Chinese, Characters, Reading Time, and Social Limits
Use this word count checker to measure English words, Chinese characters, total characters, punctuation, sentences, paragraphs, social and SEO length limits, and estimated reading time before publishing or sending text. It also works as an 在线字数统计 and 字符数统计 helper for Chinese drafts.
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Writing target
Pick the publishing context so the result can show whether the draft is under, within, or over a practical range.
Reading speed
Adjust the reading-time estimate for casual posts, scripts, or dense technical writing.
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58 word units · < 1 min
196 characters counted. Review full stats before copying.
Word units
58
English words
24
Chinese chars
34
Numbers
0
URLs
0
Emoji
0
Characters
196
No spaces
170
Punctuation
7
Sentences
3
Paragraphs
3
Lines
5
Reading time
< 1 min
Slow read
< 1 min
Fast skim
< 1 min
Social post target
Stay concise before publishing
84 characters left before the upper target.
196 / 280 characters
Common length checks
These are editorial hints, not hard platform guarantees.
196 / 280 characters
196 / 160 characters
196 / 60 characters
196 / 160 characters
58 / 70 word units
58 / 120 word units
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Words
Count English words, number groups, and mixed-language word units for drafts and briefs.
Characters
Check total characters, characters without spaces, Chinese characters, punctuation, and common length limits.
Reading time
Adjust reading speed to estimate how long a post, article, script, or documentation snippet may take to read.
Final draft text
Include headings, paragraphs, captions, and notes if those words count toward your target.
Mixed language drafts
For bilingual text, compare English words, Chinese characters, and overall word units separately.
Platform limits
Use characters without spaces for strict limits, and total characters when spaces count.
Word units = English words + Chinese characters + number groups
The online word counter uses browser-side processing and updates as you type. It keeps separate metrics so you can decide which number matters for your platform, editor, assignment, or publishing workflow.
Example: A mixed English and Chinese draft can show English word count, 中文字符数, total characters, characters without spaces, punctuation, sentence count, paragraph count, social length checks, and adjustable reading time at the same time.
Example
Paste a mixed Chinese and English article draft and check word count, Chinese characters, punctuation, sentence count, and reading time.
Assumption
Word units combine English words, Chinese characters, and number groups. Reading time uses your selected word-units-per-minute pace.
Limitation
Different languages, platforms, and editorial standards may define word boundaries differently.
Comparing different counting standards
English words, Chinese characters, and mixed-language word units are not the same metric. Pick the metric that matches your editor or platform.
Ignoring spaces and punctuation
Some platforms count spaces and punctuation while others do not. Check total characters and characters without whitespace separately.
Counting messy pasted text
Extra tabs, copied line breaks, and accidental whitespace can change character and line counts. Trim spacing before relying on a limit.
Treating reading time as exact
Reading time is an estimate based on the selected pace. Dense technical text, scripts, and bilingual drafts can read faster or slower.
Articles and blog posts
Check word count, paragraph count, reading time, and structure before publishing.
Chinese drafts
Use 中文字数统计 and 字符数统计 metrics for essays, posts, product copy, and bilingual content.
Social posts and ads
Check character count without spaces, punctuation, lines, and sentence length before posting.
Assignments and briefs
Confirm text length against word, character, paragraph, or line requirements.
Does this count spaces?
It shows total characters and a separate count without whitespace.
Can it count Chinese text?
Yes. Chinese characters are counted separately from English words.
Can I use it for social posts?
Yes. It is useful for quick character and word checks before publishing.
Can I adjust reading speed?
Yes. Change the word-units-per-minute field to estimate slower technical reading or faster skimming.
How accurate is reading time?
It is an estimate based on your selected pace, not a guarantee.
How is text counted?
Text analysis is designed to run in the browser based on the current public implementation.
Guides and examples
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Suggested workflow
Writing and publishing path
Move from draft length checks to reading estimates, visual cards, and final metadata before publishing.