Online Word & Character Counter
Type or paste your text below to instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading and telecalling speaking time, keyword density, and character limits for WhatsApp templates, SMS, and Google SEO tags.
| Channel / Format | Recommended Limit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Business Template | Up to 1,024 characters (150–320 optimal for mobile preview) | Keeps follow-up messages scannable without hitting "Read more" truncation on Android phones. |
| Standard GSM SMS | 160 characters (70 characters for Unicode/Indic scripts) | Exceeding 160 characters splits a single SMS into multi-part billed segments. |
| Google Title & Meta Description | 50–60 chars (Title) · 150–160 chars (Description) | Prevents ellipsis truncation in Google Search and AI Answer Engine snippets. |
| Telecalling Opening Pitch | 35–55 words (15–25 seconds speaking time at 130 WPM) | Respects the prospect's time and states caller context clearly in the first 20 seconds. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are reading time and speaking time calculated?
Reading time is calculated at the standard silent reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM), while speaking time is calculated at the natural conversational telecalling pace of 130 words per minute.
Does the character counter include spaces and line breaks?
The primary Characters metric counts all characters including spaces, while the subtitle directly below it displays the exact character count excluding spaces and line breaks.