Word Counter
Count words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly.
Count words and characters online
Essays, theses, articles, job applications and social posts often come with a word or character limit. The Word Counter analyses your text as you type or paste and shows every count live.
What's counted
- Words
- Characters with and without spaces
- Sentences, paragraphs and lines
- Estimated reading time
For writers and SEOs
Ideal for hitting a target length for blog posts, keeping meta descriptions within limits and checking captions for X and Instagram. For deeper analysis, try Text Statistics. Your text is processed in your browser and never sent anywhere.
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Word and character counts update as you type.
- Review sentence, paragraph and reading time figures.
- Edit the text until you hit your limit.
Why use this tool?
Count words instantly without opening Word, even on your phone. Nothing you type is stored or sent to a server.
FAQ
How is reading time calculated?
An average reading speed of 200 words per minute is assumed.
What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?
With spaces counts every character; without spaces excludes spaces and line breaks. Some forms count characters without spaces.
Does it handle other languages?
Yes, accented characters and words in most languages are counted correctly.
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