Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.
About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in real time with this free online word counter. It's ideal for essays with strict word limits, meta descriptions and tweets with character caps, SEO content, and anyone who needs to hit a target length. As you type or paste, every statistic updates instantly, including character counts both with and without spaces. Everything runs in your browser, so long documents stay completely private and nothing is uploaded - making it a fast, distraction-free way to check length whether you're a student, writer, marketer, or developer.
How to use this tool
- 1Type or paste your text into the box.
- 2Word, character, sentence, and reading-time stats update live.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average of 200 words per minute, a common benchmark for adult reading speed.
Are spaces counted as characters?
The tool shows both counts: characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces.