Word / Character Counter
Runs locallyReal-time word, character, line, sentence, and paragraph counts — plus reading and speaking time estimates.
Your Text
Metrics
Words
38
Characters
215
Chars (no spaces)
177
Lines
3
Sentences
4
Paragraphs
2
Reading time@ 200 wpm
< 1 min
Speaking time@ 130 wpm
< 1 min
Top Words
quick
1
brown
1
fox
1
jumps
1
lazy
1
dog
1
pack
1
box
1
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste text. See reading time and keyword frequency too — useful for essays, posts, and meta descriptions with strict limits. Everything is counted in your browser.
How to count words and characters
- 1Type or paste your text into the counter.
- 2Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live.
- 3Check estimated reading time and character limits as you edit.
Hit your limits exactly
Whether you're staying under a 160-character meta description, a tweet limit, or an essay word count, a live counter removes the guesswork. Counting both characters with and without spaces, plus words and sentences, lets you trim text to fit any constraint precisely.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I count the words in my text?
- Paste or type your text into the counter and the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly.
- Does it count characters with and without spaces?
- Yes. Both totals are shown, which is handy for strict character limits like meta descriptions and social posts.
- Is my text uploaded?
- No. Counting happens entirely in your browser.