Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, lines and reading time in real time.
Words
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Characters
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No spaces
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Lines
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Reading time
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Words are counted by spaces (for Thai without spaces, use the character count) · processed in your browser
About this tool
Wondering whether your essay, caption or blog post is the right length? The word counter gives you every key number in one place. Just paste your text and it instantly counts words, counts characters with and without spaces, and shows the number of sentences and paragraphs. Everything updates live as you type, so there is no button to press and no waiting.
This tool fits plenty of everyday jobs:
- Writing essays or reports that have a strict word limit
- Crafting captions for Instagram, posts for X or Facebook that need to fit a character cap
- Checking the length of SEO content or ad copy before you publish
- Students who need to meet an assignment requirement
Beyond simply counting the number of words, it includes a reading-time estimate based on a typical pace of roughly 200 words per minute. That makes it easy to gauge how long readers will spend with your content, which is handy when planning a video script, newsletter or article.
The best part is that it is simple and private. All the math happens inside your own browser, so your text is never uploaded to a server. Your private notes, drafts and confidential work stay with you. It is free, needs no installation and no account, and works the same on your phone or your computer. Paste in whatever you want to check and you will see how much easier it is to measure characters and track the length of any piece of writing.
How to use
- 1Paste or type your text into the box above
- 2Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly
- 3Check the estimated reading time to plan your content
Frequently asked questions
- Is this word counter free to use?
- Yes, it is completely free with no signup or login required. It works right in your browser.
- Does it count characters with or without spaces?
- Both. You see the character count with spaces and without spaces, so you can use whichever your task needs.
- How is the reading time calculated?
- It is based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, so treat it as a planning estimate.
- Is my text uploaded anywhere?
- No. Everything is processed locally on your device and nothing is uploaded or stored on any server.