Whether you're writing for SEO, social media, UX design, or publishing long-form content, knowing the exact word and character count is critical.

This list brings together the most useful tools and resources that help writers, marketers, and developers ensure their content meets the right length — without compromising on quality.

These tools can help with:

If you're unsure when to use character count vs word count, the first resource in this list is a must-read.