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Press Release Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and reading time – with press release limits for the headline, summary and body.

Free, no sign-up. Runs in your browser – nothing you type is sent to our servers.

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About this tool

Most distribution platforms and publishers set limits: headlines around 100 characters, summaries under 300 characters and bodies of a few hundred words. Keeping within them avoids cut-off headlines and rejected releases.

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time calculated?

At 200 words per minute, a typical reading speed for news.

What is the ideal press release length?

300–800 words for most announcements.