Word & character counter
Type or paste any text and this tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — updating live as you write.
Handy for meta descriptions (keep under 155 characters), tweets, essays with word limits, and SEO content targets. Everything stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
It uses an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. It’s an estimate — dense or technical text takes a little longer.
How are words counted?
Any run of non-space characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word, so it matches what word processors report.
Is my text private?
Yes. All counting happens in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you type is sent to a server, logged, or stored.
Does it count characters for Twitter/meta descriptions?
Yes — the “Characters” number (with spaces) is what platforms like X and search-engine meta descriptions count against their limits.
