Is this word counter really free with no ads?

Yes. The RockBlocks word counter is completely free, shows no ads, no pop-ups and no cookie walls, and needs no account. It's part of RockBlocks, a free music app, and exists to be a clean, fast tool, with an optional way to turn your writing into music.

Yes. Your text is counted in your browser and never uploaded. A draft is kept only on your own device so it's still there when you come back. Your words only leave the page if you choose to turn them into a beat or song and share the link.

How does it count words?

A word is a run of letters or numbers. Contractions (it's), hyphenated words (well-known) and numbers with a decimal point or comma (3.5, 1,000) each count as one word. Punctuation and emoji on their own don't count as words. This matches how most word processors count.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time assumes an average silent-reading speed of 238 words per minute, the average for adults reading non-fiction in English. Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute, a typical pace for a speech or presentation.

How many pages is 500 words?

About 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced, in a 12-point font with 1-inch margins. 1,000 words is about 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced.

How long does it take to give a 1,000-word speech?

About 6 to 7 minutes at a typical speaking pace of 150 words per minute. A 500-word speech takes about 3 to 4 minutes.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes, both. Characters counts every letter, number, space, punctuation mark and emoji. Characters without spaces leaves out spaces, tabs and line breaks.

What's the character limit for X, Instagram and TikTok?

A standard post on X is 280 characters, an Instagram caption is 2,200, a TikTok caption is 4,000, a LinkedIn post is 3,000, a Bluesky post is 300 and a Threads post is 500. A single SMS text message is 160 characters. The counter checks all of these live.

How do I turn my words into music?

After typing, press Make a beat to hear each sentence as its own drum groove with TextyBeat, or Make a song to get a whole song with drums, bass, a hook, a melody and a music video from TextySong. It works from your first 280 characters. You can open the beat in the RockBlocks drum machine, share a link to it, or save it to your free RockBlocks library.

Free Word Counter — no ads

Count words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type. No ads, no pop-ups, no sign-up, and your text never leaves your browser. When you're done, turn your words into a drum beat or a whole song.

100% free
No ads
No pop-ups
No sign-up
Private: stays in your browser

Words: 0
Characters: 0
Without spaces: 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Reading time: 0 sec
Speaking time: 0 sec

Character limits: does it fit?

SMS text message (one part) · 160160 left
Search result title · 6060 left
Meta description · 160160 left
Post on X · 280280 left
Bluesky post · 300300 left
Threads post · 500500 left
Instagram caption · 2,2002,200 left
LinkedIn post · 3,0003,000 left
TikTok caption · 4,0004,000 left

Turn your words into music

Every sentence has a rhythm. Hear yours as a drum beat with TextyBeat, or as a whole song with TextySong — then open it in the RockBlocks editor, share the link or save it to your library.

Make a song →

Type some words first.

A word counter without the clutter

Most free word counters pay for themselves with banner ads, auto-playing videos and pop-ups that jump around while you type. This one doesn't. It's made by RockBlocks, a free music app, so there's nothing to sell you: just a fast, clean counter that works on your phone and your laptop, and a fun extra at the end.

What it counts

Words: Runs of letters or numbers. “It's”, “well-known”, “3.5” and “1,000” each count as one word, the way word processors count them.
Characters: Every letter, number, space, punctuation mark and emoji — plus a count without spaces and line breaks.
Sentences and paragraphs: Sentences end with a period, question mark, exclamation point or ellipsis. Each non-empty line is a paragraph.
Reading and speaking time: Reading time at 238 words per minute (the adult average for non-fiction); speaking time at 150 words per minute, a typical speech pace.

Character limits at a glance

The counter checks your text against each of these live.

Where	Max characters
SMS text message (one part)	160
Search result title	60
Meta description	160
Post on X	280
Bluesky post	300
Threads post	500
Instagram caption	2,200
LinkedIn post	3,000
TikTok caption	4,000

Every sentence has a rhythm

Your writing already has a beat: the way the syllables fall, where the stresses land, how long each sentence runs. RockBlocks turns that into real music, free and with no sign-up.

TextyBeat turns each sentence into its own drum groove and plays them in order. Pick a drum kit and tempo, make a video for TikTok or Reels, and share the link.
TextySong turns your words into a whole song — drums, a bass line, a hook, a melody and a song structure — with a music video to match.
The RockBlocks drum machine is where either one goes next: open your beat in the editor, change any hit, build it into a full song and save it to your free library.

How to use it

Type or paste your text. Type or paste an essay, post, speech, poem or any writing into the box. Nothing is uploaded; counting happens in your browser.
Read your counts. Words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time update live with every keystroke.
Check character limits. Open the character limits panel to see how many characters you have left for an X post, Instagram caption, TikTok caption, text message, search result title or meta description.
Turn your words into music (optional). Press Make a beat to hear your sentences as a drum beat with TextyBeat, or Make a song to turn them into a whole song with TextySong. Open the result in the RockBlocks editor, share its link or save it to your library.

Frequently asked questions

Is this word counter really free with no ads?: Yes. The RockBlocks word counter is completely free, shows no ads, no pop-ups and no cookie walls, and needs no account. It's part of RockBlocks, a free music app, and exists to be a clean, fast tool, with an optional way to turn your writing into music.
Is my text private?: Yes. Your text is counted in your browser and never uploaded. A draft is kept only on your own device so it's still there when you come back. Your words only leave the page if you choose to turn them into a beat or song and share the link.
How does it count words?: A word is a run of letters or numbers. Contractions (it's), hyphenated words (well-known) and numbers with a decimal point or comma (3.5, 1,000) each count as one word. Punctuation and emoji on their own don't count as words. This matches how most word processors count.
How is reading time calculated?: Reading time assumes an average silent-reading speed of 238 words per minute, the average for adults reading non-fiction in English. Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute, a typical pace for a speech or presentation.
How many pages is 500 words?: About 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced, in a 12-point font with 1-inch margins. 1,000 words is about 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced.
How long does it take to give a 1,000-word speech?: About 6 to 7 minutes at a typical speaking pace of 150 words per minute. A 500-word speech takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?: Yes, both. Characters counts every letter, number, space, punctuation mark and emoji. Characters without spaces leaves out spaces, tabs and line breaks.
What's the character limit for X, Instagram and TikTok?: A standard post on X is 280 characters, an Instagram caption is 2,200, a TikTok caption is 4,000, a LinkedIn post is 3,000, a Bluesky post is 300 and a Threads post is 500. A single SMS text message is 160 characters. The counter checks all of these live.
How do I turn my words into music?: After typing, press Make a beat to hear each sentence as its own drum groove with TextyBeat, or Make a song to get a whole song with drums, bass, a hook, a melody and a music video from TextySong. It works from your first 280 characters. You can open the beat in the RockBlocks drum machine, share a link to it, or save it to your free RockBlocks library.

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