Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type.
About Word & Character Counter
Instantly count the words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time of any text. Perfect for essays, meta descriptions, tweets, and content that has length limits. Everything is counted live in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use Word & Character Counter
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Type or paste your text into the box.
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See the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly.
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Use the reading time estimate to gauge content length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
It assumes an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, a common benchmark for adult readers.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both. We show the total character count and a separate count that excludes whitespace.
Is my text private?
Yes. Counting happens entirely in your browser; your text is never sent anywhere.
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