Word & Character Counter
Type or paste text to see live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — perfect for essays, meta descriptions and social posts.
How to use word & character counter
- Paste your text
Drop in an essay, article or caption — counts update instantly.
- Watch the stats
Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs are tallied live as you edit.
- Use the reading time
Reading time is estimated at ~200 words per minute to help you gauge length.
Features
Every metric updates on each keystroke with no button press needed.
Track characters with and without spaces for meta tags and social limits.
Your writing stays in the browser and is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
How are words counted?
The tool splits on whitespace, so runs of spaces or line breaks don't inflate the count.
Is there a length limit?
No hard limit — it comfortably handles long documents since everything runs on your device.