Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly.
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Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
How it works
- Paste or type text into the input area.
- Counts update automatically as you type — there is no Submit button.
- Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute (the average adult reading speed).
Common use cases
- Checking essay or assignment length against a word limit.
- Trimming social media posts to platform character limits (e.g. 280 for X, 2,200 for Instagram).
- Estimating how long a blog post will take readers to finish.
- Counting characters for SEO titles (≤60) and meta descriptions (≤160).
Frequently asked questions
How is the word count calculated?
Words are sequences of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Punctuation attached to a word does not create a separate word.
Does the character count include spaces?
Both totals are shown — characters with spaces and characters without spaces — so you can use whichever your platform requires.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time uses an average of 200 words per minute, which is typical for adult readers consuming general non-technical content.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent over the network.
Related tools
Other free text utilities from Your Daily Text Kit.