Writing
Word & Character Counter
Instant word, character, sentence and reading-time counts.
How to use
Word & Character Counter in 3 steps
- 1
Paste or type your text
Drop your draft into the box, whether it is an article, a caption or an essay. The counts update as you type.
- 2
Read your live counts
See words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update instantly.
- 3
Copy or clear
Use Copy to grab the text back out, or Clear to start fresh. Your text never leaves your browser.
About this tool
What Word & Character Counter does
The Word and Character Counter gives you an instant, accurate breakdown of any text the moment you paste it in: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there is no sign-up.
It is built for bloggers, students, copywriters and anyone working to a length target. That could be a meta description that must stay under 160 characters, a tweet, an essay with a word count, or an article you want to keep at a comfortable reading length. Type or paste, and the numbers update live as you go.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the word counter free?+
Yes, it is completely free, with no account or sign-up required, and no limit on how often you use it.
Is my text private?+
Completely. All counting happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading.
How are words counted?+
Words are counted by splitting your text on spaces and line breaks, so it matches what most editors and word processors report.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?+
Yes. It shows total characters and characters excluding spaces, which is handy for meta descriptions and other strict character limits.