Free Word Counter & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Perfect for writers and students.

Words

Characters

No Spaces

Sentences

Paragraphs

Min Read

Your Text

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How it works

Paste Text

Copy your text into the input box.

See Stats

Word count, character count, and reading time update instantly.

Track Progress

Monitor your writing as you type.

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Essay Writing

Track word count for school assignments.

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Social Media

Check character limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

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Blog Posts

Estimate reading time for articles.

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SEO Content

Hit target word counts for SEO optimization.

How is word count calculated?

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words count as one word.

What is reading time based on?

Reading time assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

Is my text stored?

No. All counting happens in your browser.