Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type.
Try an example:
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Lines
- 1 min
- Reading time
What this tool counts
- Words — sequences separated by whitespace.
- Characters — total, and excluding spaces.
- Sentences — based on sentence-ending punctuation.
- Paragraphs — blocks separated by blank lines.
- Reading time — estimated at ~200 words per minute.
Who uses a word counter?
Writers checking length limits, students meeting essay requirements, marketers fitting character limits for ads and meta descriptions, and developers validating input lengths all rely on quick word and character counts.
Common length limits
- Twitter/X post: 280 characters
- SEO meta description: ~155–160 characters
- SEO title tag: ~60 characters
Is my data safe?
Counting happens entirely in your browser — your text is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at roughly 200 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes — it shows total characters as well as characters excluding spaces, plus words, sentences, and paragraphs.
Is it free and private?
Yes — counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.