Word & Character Counter
Paste or type your text to see live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts, plus an estimated reading time.
Runs 100% in your browser — nothing is uploadedGet counts as you type
- Paste or type your text into the box above — there's no size limit and nothing is uploaded.
- Watch word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live below the box.
- Check the estimated reading time to gauge pacing for articles, scripts, or speeches.
Why a live word counter matters
Everything worth knowing before you dive in.
How it helps
Word and character limits show up everywhere: a tweet capped at 280 characters, a meta description that needs to stay under 160, an essay with a strict word count, or a cover letter that should fit on one page. Rather than pasting your draft into a word processor and hunting for the count in a menu, this tool updates every statistic the moment you stop typing.
Built for real use
Beyond the basics, it separates character counts with and without spaces, which matters for platforms that count differently, and it breaks text into sentences and paragraphs so you can spot overly long paragraphs or run-on sentences at a glance. The reading time estimate uses an average adult silent-reading pace, useful for blog posts, scripts, and presentations where timing matters.
Private by default
Because counting happens locally as you type, there's no lag waiting on a server and no risk of a draft being logged anywhere. It works equally well for a two-sentence caption or a full manuscript.
Common questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult silent reading speed of 225 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both are shown separately, so you can match whichever limit you're working against, such as a tweet or a meta description.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser as you type, and nothing is ever transmitted or saved.