Word & Character Counter

Words: 0 | Characters: 0 | Characters (no spaces): 0

About this Word & Character Counter tool

This tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs as you type. It also estimates reading time, which is useful for essays, social posts, meta descriptions and anything with a length limit.

How to use it

Type or paste your text into the box.
Read the live counts.
Edit until you reach the length you need.

Example

The quick brown fox  →  4 words, 19 characters (including spaces)

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time estimated?

Usually by dividing the word count by an average reading speed of roughly 200 to 250 words per minute.

Are spaces counted as characters?

The tool shows the count with and without spaces so you can match the limit you need.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. The counting happens in your browser.