Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time instantly.
Runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves this page.
About the Word & Character Counter
This word and character counter gives you live statistics as you type or paste text: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time. It is a quick companion for staying within limits on essays, meta descriptions, social posts, and assignments.
Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute, a common average for adult readers. Everything is computed in your browser as you type.
How to use it
- 1Type or paste your text into the box.
- 2Watch the counts update live above it.
- 3Use the reading-time estimate to gauge length for an audience.
Common use cases
- Staying within a word limit on essays or posts
- Checking meta description and title length for SEO
- Estimating how long an article takes to read
- Counting characters for tweets or captions
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by 200 words per minute, a typical average reading speed for adults. Technical or dense material may read more slowly, so treat it as an estimate.
How are words and sentences counted?
Words are runs of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Sentences are counted by terminal punctuation (period, question mark, exclamation mark), so unusual formatting can affect the sentence total slightly.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All counting happens in your browser and nothing is sent to a server, so you can safely paste private or unpublished text.