Question 1

What is TypeCount?

Accepted Answer

TypeCount is a free online tool that counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and more in your text. It also checks character limits for social media platforms and provides readability analysis.

Question 2

Is TypeCount free to use?

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Yes! TypeCount is completely free to use with no limitations, no sign-up required, and no hidden fees. All features are available to everyone.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account?

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No, you don't need to create an account. Just visit the site and start counting. Your text is processed locally in your browser.

Question 4

How does the word counter work?

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Our word counter splits your text by whitespace and counts each word. It handles multiple spaces, tabs, and line breaks correctly, giving you an accurate word count.

Question 5

Are emojis counted as characters?

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Yes! Our counter uses advanced Unicode segmentation to accurately count emojis as single characters. Complex emojis like family emojis (👨‍👩‍👧‍👦) are counted as one character, matching how platforms like Twitter count them.

Question 6

What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?

Accepted Answer

The Flesch Reading Ease score measures text readability on a scale of 0-100. Higher scores mean easier reading. A score of 60-70 is ideal for general audiences, 70-80 is easy to read, and 80+ is very easy.

Question 7

How is reading time calculated?

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Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is typical for adult readers of English text. The calculation divides total words by 200 and rounds up.

Question 8

Can I export my statistics?

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Yes! You can export your text statistics in three formats: TXT (plain text), JSON (structured data), and CSV (spreadsheet-compatible). Use the Export button in the actions bar.

Question 9

What platform limits does TypeCount support?

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TypeCount supports limits for Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram (2,200 chars), LinkedIn (3,000 chars), Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Meta tags, Email subjects, SMS, and more. You can also set custom limits.

Question 10

Why are platform limits important?

Accepted Answer

Different social media platforms have character limits for posts, bios, and descriptions. Exceeding these limits means your content gets truncated or can't be posted. TypeCount helps you stay within limits.

Question 11

Can I set a custom character limit?

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Yes! Click the "Custom" button in the platform selector and enter any character limit you need. This is useful for specific requirements like essay word counts or custom platform limits.

Question 12

Is my text stored or saved?

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No. All text processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We never send your text to any server, and nothing is stored after you close the page. Your data stays completely private.

Question 13

Does TypeCount use cookies?

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We use minimal cookies for basic functionality like remembering your cookie consent preference. We do not use tracking cookies or share your data with third parties.

Question 14

Is TypeCount safe for sensitive content?

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Yes. Since all processing happens locally in your browser and no data is sent to our servers, TypeCount is safe for analyzing sensitive or confidential text.

Question 15

Can I use TypeCount for SEO?

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Absolutely! TypeCount includes tools specifically designed for SEO: Meta Tag Checker for title and description lengths, Keyword Density Checker for content optimization, and Heading Analyzer for structure validation.

Question 16

What is the ideal meta description length?

Accepted Answer

Google typically displays 150-160 characters of meta descriptions. We recommend keeping your descriptions between 150-160 characters to ensure they display fully in search results.

Question 17

What keyword density should I aim for?

Accepted Answer

For primary keywords, aim for 1-2.5% density. Higher densities (above 3-4%) may be seen as keyword stuffing by search engines and could negatively impact your rankings.

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