Word Counter
Paste or type your text to instantly see the word count, character count, sentence and paragraph totals, plus an estimated reading time. Perfect for essays, articles and social posts.
Counting words, characters and reading time
Word and character counts matter whenever there's a limit: meta descriptions (~155 characters), tweets, SEO titles, essay requirements, or ad copy. Seeing characters with and without spaces helps you match different platforms' rules exactly.
Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute, a useful signal for articles and scripts. Everything updates live as you type, and your text never leaves the page.
How to use Word Counter
- 1Type or paste your text into the box above.
- 2The counts update live as you write.
- 3Use the character count to stay within limits for tweets, meta descriptions and more.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time assumes an average pace of about 200 words per minute.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens in your browser — your text never leaves the page.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes, both totals are shown so you can match different platform limits.