Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time — live.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
How to use
Type or paste your text into the box. The counts update live as you go — no button to press.
About this tool
Paste or type any text and instantly see the word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Everything is counted locally in your browser as you type — nothing is uploaded.
What you can use Word & Character Counter for
- Check an essay or article against a word limit
- Trim a meta description or tweet to length
- Estimate how long a blog post takes to read
- Count characters for a form field limit
Frequently asked questions
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser — your text is never uploaded, so it's safe for private or sensitive writing.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
How are words counted?
A word is any run of non-whitespace characters, so counts match what most editors and word processors report.
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