Word & Character Counter
Type or paste your text below to see live counts of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
About this word counter
This free word counter helps writers, students, marketers and social media users keep their text within limits. Whether you're writing an essay with a word target, a meta description under 160 characters, or a tweet, you'll see every count update instantly as you type. Because it runs entirely in your browser, it's fast and completely private.
How to use it
- Type directly into the box, or paste text you've copied from anywhere.
- Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update live.
- Check the estimated reading time for articles and scripts.
- Use “Copy text” to copy it back, or “Clear” to start over.
Frequently asked questions
How does the word counter work?
Just type or paste your text. The counts update instantly in your browser — no button to press and nothing is sent to any server.
Is there a word limit?
No. You can paste essays, articles or whole documents. Everything is processed on your device.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, a common estimate for adults.
Is my text private?
Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
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