Guides and articles

Articles on counting characters and words

This section brings together in-depth guides that help you count characters and words correctly in different situations — from theses to search engine optimisation. Each article is written in plain English and links straight to the right counter.

Thesis & SEO How to count characters and words correctly for a thesis or for search engine optimisation A practical guide to counting characters and words correctly — and why the figures vary between tools. Read the article → SEO guide Google SEO title and description character limits: the complete guide How long a page's title and meta description should be so they aren't cut off in search results. Read the article →

Start with the counter

If you just want to count characters and words right away, go to the character counter. If you need them, you'll also find the character counter without spaces and the 160-character counter. The articles add background on these tools and help you choose the right way to count.