Word & Character Counter

Paste any text to see live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Useful for essays, meta descriptions, tweets, assignments and SEO content where a length limit matters.

How to use

1. Type or paste your text into the box.
2. Counts update instantly as you write.
3. Use the reading-time figure to gauge how long your content takes to read.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. The counter runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.

How is reading time calculated?

It assumes an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes — both totals are shown separately.

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