Word & Character Counter
Count words & characters
Paste or type below and get a live count of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time (at ~220 words per minute). Useful for essays, posts, meta descriptions, and character limits. Nothing is uploaded.
Words
0
Characters
0
0 without spaces
Reading time
0s
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Avg word length
0
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Word count ÷ ~220 words per minute (a typical adult reading speed).
What counts as a word?
Any run of characters separated by whitespace — the counter splits on spaces, tabs, and line breaks and counts the non-empty pieces.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No — counting happens live in your browser; your text is never sent anywhere.