Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type.
About This Tool
The Word & Character Counter gives a live count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type or paste. It is handy for essays with word limits, social posts with character caps, meta descriptions, and SEO copy.
Everything runs in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored. Reading time assumes an average of about 200 words per minute.
- check_circleLive word and character counts
- check_circleCounts sentences, paragraphs, and reading time
- check_circleCharacter count with and without spaces
- check_circleRuns fully in your browser, nothing uploaded
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a word counted? expand_more
Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. Multiple spaces are ignored.
How is reading time calculated? expand_more
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
Is my text uploaded anywhere? expand_more
No. All counting happens in your browser. The text never leaves your device.