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Word Counter — Free Online Tool

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time and keyword density instantly.

English ಕನ್ನಡ हिंदी मराठी தமிழ் తెలుగు বাংলা ગુજરાતી
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Word Counter — type or paste text, all stats update instantly
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Top Keywords — Density
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Word & Character Limit Checker
UPSC 15-mark Answer
250 words
UPSC 10-mark Answer
150 words
SSC / IBPS Essay
250 words
Instagram Caption
2,200 chars
Twitter / X Post
280 chars
LinkedIn Post
3,000 chars
Google Meta Description
160 chars
College Essay
500 words
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Last updated 19 June 2026
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Kannada Word Counter

This tool works as a full Kannada word counter. Paste your Kannada text above — word count, character count and sentence count update instantly. No language settings needed.

Kannada uses its own unique script (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ), fully supported here. Write a government exam answer, a college essay, a WhatsApp message or a social media post in Kannada — it counts accurately every time.

Karnataka Govt Exams
Karnataka PSC, KAS and state government descriptive exams require Kannada answers within specific word limits. Check your count here before writing.
Kannada Essays & Assignments
School and college essays in Kannada need exact word counts. Paste your essay and check instantly — works for all Kannada script text.
Kannada Social Media
WhatsApp messages, Instagram captions and Facebook posts in Kannada — check character count before posting using the limit checker above.
Kannada Content Writers
Writers creating Kannada web content, blog posts and news articles can track article length and keyword density using this tool.

Who Uses This Word Counter?

UPSC & Govt Exam Students
Check if your answer is exactly 150 or 250 words before writing in the exam. Use the real-time limit checker above.
School & College Students
Ensure essays and assignments meet required word counts before submitting. Works for all Indian languages.
Content Writers & Bloggers
Track article length, check keyword density and ensure you hit the right word count for SEO and client requirements.
Social Media Managers
Check Twitter (280 chars), Instagram (2,200 chars) and LinkedIn (3,000 chars) limits instantly with the live progress bar.
Indian Language Writers
Count words in Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and any Indian language script — no settings needed.
Speakers & Presenters
Use the speaking time estimate to know exactly how long your speech or presentation will take at a normal pace.

Word Counter for UPSC and Government Exams

UPSC Mains, SSC, IBPS, RBI and most state PSC exams have strict word limits. Going over or under costs marks. The limit checker above updates in real time — it shows exactly how many words you have left or how many you are over.

ExamQuestion typeWord limitChecker to use
UPSC Mains10-mark question150 wordsUPSC 10-mark above
UPSC Mains15-mark question250 wordsUPSC 15-mark above
SSC DescriptiveEssay / Letter200–250 wordsSSC/IBPS above
IBPS PO DescriptiveEssay250 wordsSSC/IBPS above
RBI Grade BEssay300–500 wordsCollege essay above
Karnataka KASEssay in KannadaVariesSet custom limit manually
State PSCVaries by state150–300 wordsUPSC checkers above

For UPSC specifically, practice writing your answer in the textarea above until the UPSC limit checker shows exactly the right count. This trains you to write concisely within the required limit before your actual exam.

Read the full guide: Word Counter for UPSC — How to Check 150 and 250 Word Answers →

Character Counter for Social Media

Character limits matter for every platform. The limit checker above tracks all of them live with a colour-coded progress bar — green when safe, yellow at 90%, red when over.

Twitter / X — 280 characters
Every character counts. Write your tweet here, check the counter, trim until it fits — then paste into Twitter.
Instagram — 2,200 characters
Only the first 125 characters show before "more" on mobile. Make those count — the character counter shows you exactly where you stand.
LinkedIn — 3,000 characters
Posts with 1,000–1,500 characters typically get the highest engagement. Use the counter to hit the sweet spot.
Meta Description — 160 characters
Google shows up to 160 characters in search results. Check your meta description before publishing every page.

Sentence Counter Online — Free

Sentence count updates live in the stats above as you type. A sentence is counted at every period, exclamation mark, question mark, or Devanagari danda (।). This covers English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada and all Indian languages.

Sentence count affects readability. Shorter sentences score better and are easier to follow. The readability level shown above (Easy / Medium / Hard) is partly based on your average sentence length.

Essays & Assignments
Check sentence count to ensure variety — mixing short and long sentences makes writing more engaging than a uniform length throughout.
UPSC Answer Writing
A 150-word UPSC answer typically has 6–8 well-structured sentences. The sentence counter helps you pace your answer correctly.
Blog & SEO Writing
Google's readability guidelines favour shorter sentences for web content. Keep average sentence length under 20 words for better readability scores.
Proofreading
An unusually low sentence count relative to word count means very long sentences — a sign to review and split for clarity.

Characters Without Spaces — Why It Matters

This tool shows both character counts side by side — with spaces and without spaces. Both update instantly. Which one matters depends on where you are submitting.

SMS & WhatsApp
SMS counts all characters including spaces. WhatsApp has no hard limit but long messages get split. Use the "with spaces" count for messaging platforms.
Exam Portals
Some government and academic portals count characters without spaces for essay submissions. Check which count your portal uses before submitting.
Twitter / X
Twitter counts all characters including spaces in its 280-character limit. Use the "with spaces" character count for Twitter — the limit checker above uses it correctly.
SEO Meta Tags
Google counts meta description length with spaces. Use the 160-character limit checker above which counts with spaces for accurate SEO measurement.

Speaking Time & Readability — What They Mean

Speaking Time

Calculated at 130 words per minute — the average pace for a clear, natural speech. It tells you exactly how long your content takes when read aloud. A 650-word script equals roughly 5 minutes of speaking time. Useful for speeches, presentations and YouTube scripts.

Readability Level

Estimates how easy your text is to understand, based on average word and sentence length. Easy suits social media and general audiences. Medium fits blog posts and essays. Hard is fine for academic writing but avoid it for general readers.

Keyword Density

Shows your top 5 most-used words and what percentage of your total word count they represent. For SEO writing, no single keyword should exceed 2–3%. Above 5% is a sign of overuse — vary your vocabulary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to count words online free? +
Type or paste your text in the box above. Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, speaking time and keyword density all update instantly. No signup or app needed — completely free.
What is the word limit for UPSC Mains answers? +
UPSC Mains 10-mark questions require 150 words and 15-mark questions require 250 words. Use the limit checker on this page — it shows how many words remain or how many you are over, updating in real time as you type.
Does this word counter work for Kannada? +
Yes. Paste your Kannada text in the box and get instant word count and character count. The tool fully supports Kannada script (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ) and counts accurately without any language settings needed.
Does this word counter work for Hindi? +
Yes. Paste your Hindi text in the box and get instant word count and character count. Works for all Devanagari script languages including Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit and Nepali.
Does this word counter work for Tamil? +
Yes. Paste your Tamil text and get instant word and character count. This tool supports all Indian language scripts including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati and Punjabi.
What is speaking time and how is it calculated? +
Speaking time is how long it takes to read your text aloud, calculated at 130 words per minute — the average speaking pace. It is shown in minutes in the stats above. Useful for speeches, presentations and YouTube scripts.
What is keyword density? +
Keyword density shows which words appear most frequently in your text and what percentage of your total word count they represent. For SEO writing, no keyword should exceed 2–3%. The top 5 keywords are shown automatically above the limit checker.
How many characters are allowed in an Instagram caption? +
Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters in a caption. The limit checker on this page shows exactly how many characters you have used and how many remain — with a live progress bar that turns red when you exceed the limit.
Is this word counter free? +
Yes, completely free. No signup, no login, no payment ever. Use it unlimited times for UPSC preparation, college essays, Kannada writing, social media or any other purpose.
How do I count characters without spaces? +
The tool shows both counts side by side — characters with spaces and characters without spaces — in the stats row above the textarea. Both update instantly as you type. No settings or buttons needed.
How does the sentence counter work? +
The sentence counter counts every period, exclamation mark, question mark and Devanagari danda (।) in your text. It updates live as you type and works for English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada and all Indian languages that use standard punctuation.
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Written & maintained by the ToolsFlow Team
We build free tools for everyday Indian use — word counters, QR generators, image tools and more. This word counter is tested regularly for accuracy across all Indian language scripts.
Last updated: 19 June 2026 Tested for: Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu Built for: India
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