Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. Free and private. Everything runs in your browser.
- Words: 0
- Characters: 0
- Characters (no spaces): 0
- Sentences: 0
- Paragraphs: 0
- Reading time: 0 min
Paste or type text to instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), and an estimated reading time, handy for hitting an essay word limit, fitting a tweet or meta description, or timing a speech.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text into the box
- Watch the word, character, and reading-time counts update live
- Copy the numbers you need for your essay, post, or script
Frequently asked questions
- Does it count reading time accurately?
- It estimates based on 200-250 words per minute, the typical range for adult silent reading, useful as a guide for blog posts or speeches, but actual time varies with content complexity.
- Does this count characters with or without spaces?
- Both are shown separately, since character limits (like a 280-character tweet or a meta description cap) usually mean without spaces, while others count everything typed.
- Is my text uploaded anywhere?
- No. Counting happens entirely in your browser as you type or paste, so drafts, essays, or anything sensitive never leaves your device.
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Nothing is uploaded
The file never leaves your device. There is no server to send it to, so there is nothing to leak, log, or subpoena.
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No signup, no limits
No account, no email, no daily cap, no watermark, and no paid tier waiting behind the third file.
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Works offline
Load the page once and it keeps working with the network off, because all the work was always happening locally.