Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading time — instantly and privately in your browser.
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Whether you're keeping an essay under a limit, hitting a minimum for an assignment, or checking a meta description fits, you need to know exactly how much text you have. Word Counter tallies words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type — and estimates reading time — entirely in your browser.
How to use word counter
- 1. Type or paste your text into the box.
- 2. The counts update live as you write.
- 3. Read off words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
When to use Word Counter
Stay within a limit
Keep an essay, application or bio under a strict word or character cap.
Hit a minimum
Check that a piece meets a required word count before you submit it.
Fit a character budget
Make sure a tweet, title tag or meta description fits its character limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes — you get both totals, which matters when a limit is specified one way or the other.
How is reading time estimated?
From the word count at an average silent reading speed, so it's a good rough guide rather than an exact figure.
Is my text uploaded?
No — everything is counted in your browser, so your writing stays private.