Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text.
How to Use Word & Character Counter
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Enter or paste your text
Type directly or paste text from any source — articles, essays, social media posts, or code comments.
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View live counts
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly as you type. No need to press a button.
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Check reading time
An estimated reading time is displayed based on an average reading speed, helping you gauge content length.
Key Features
Real-Time Counting
All counts — words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs — update live as you type or edit.
Reading Time Estimate
Automatically estimates how long it takes to read your text based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Character Count With & Without Spaces
See both total characters and characters excluding spaces — useful for platforms with strict character limits.
Sentence & Paragraph Detection
Accurately counts sentences and paragraphs using punctuation and line break detection.
Common Use Cases
Social Media Posts
Ensure your tweets, LinkedIn posts, or Instagram captions stay within platform character limits before publishing.
Academic Writing
Track word counts for essays, research papers, and dissertations that have strict length requirements.
SEO Content
Monitor article length to hit target word counts recommended for search engine optimization — typically 1,000 to 2,000 words for blog posts.
Email & Message Drafting
Keep emails concise by monitoring word count as you write, ensuring your message is the right length for its audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?▾
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace boundaries. Hyphenated words count as one word. Numbers and abbreviations are each counted as one word.
Does the character count include spaces?▾
The tool shows both: total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces, so you can use whichever count your platform requires.
How is reading time calculated?▾
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed. The actual time varies by reader and content complexity.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?▾
No. All counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never transmitted to any server.