Word Counter & Character Counter
Paste or type your text below to instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
How to use the word counter
- Type directly into the box, or paste text from anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, or a webpage.
- Counts update live: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
- Use it to hit essay word limits, social media character caps, or meta description lengths.
Why use a word counter?
Writers, students, and marketers all work against limits: a 500-word essay, a 280-character tweet, a 160-character meta description. This tool gives you an instant, accurate count so you never have to guess or count by hand. Because everything runs in your browser, your draft stays private — nothing is uploaded or stored.
Does this word counter count spaces?
We show both character count with spaces and without spaces, so you can see either number depending on what you need.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript — your text never leaves your device.