Word & Character Counter
Instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time.
Count words & characters
Paste or type your text and see live counts update in real time.
No data sent to a server — everything runs in your browser.
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Why use a word and character counter?
Word and character counters help writers, students, marketers, and developers measure text length for essays, SEO snippets, social posts, and input fields with limits.
What this counter measures
- Word count for assignments, posts, and content guidelines.
- Character count (with/without spaces) for titles, bios, and form limits.
- Sentences and paragraphs for readability and structure checks.
- Estimated reading time for quick content planning.
FAQ
What does this word and character counter measure?
It counts words, characters (with spaces), characters (without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time based on your text.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The counts update in your browser as you type or paste, so the text is not uploaded by this tool.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using a typical pace of about 200 words per minute and rounded to the nearest minute (minimum 1 minute if there are words).
Why can sentence and paragraph counts be slightly different from other tools?
Sentence and paragraph detection depends on how text is split (punctuation and blank lines), so edge cases like abbreviations or unusual formatting can change the count slightly.