Word Counter
Paste or type text to count words, characters, sentences, and more.
Whether you are writing an essay, blog post, or social caption, this free word and character counter gives instant stats — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time (min)
1
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How to use
- Paste or type your text into the box above.
- Counts update automatically as you type.
- Copy the stats you need — nothing is saved or sent to a server.
FAQ
- Is my text stored?
- No. Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Based on an average of 200 words per minute, a common editorial standard.
- Does it count characters with or without spaces?
- Both. The tool shows character counts with and without spaces so you can match platform limits.
- Can I use this for Twitter or meta descriptions?
- Yes. Character counts help you stay within limits for tweets, meta descriptions, and ad copy.
- Does it work offline?
- Once the page is loaded, counting works without an internet connection.