Word Counter
Instantly count characters, words, and spaces in your text.
Usage examples
Checking a social media character limit
Want to make sure your post fits within a 280-character limit? Paste your text and see the character count update in real time, so you know instantly if you're over the limit.
Hitting a word count for an assignment
Your assignment needs to be at least 500 words? Paste your draft to check the word count and see how much more you need to write.
Estimating a blog post's reading time
Want to show readers an estimated reading time? Paste your draft to instantly get an estimate based on average reading speed.
Frequently asked questions
How is the word count calculated?
The text is split on whitespace, and the non-empty pieces are counted. Multiple consecutive spaces or line breaks are treated as a single separator.
How is reading time calculated?
It's based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. Actual reading time can vary depending on the text's difficulty and the reader.
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?
Sentences are split after a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). Paragraphs are split on line breaks. The actual count can differ slightly depending on abbreviations or unusual punctuation.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Your text is only processed in your browser — it's never sent to or stored on a server.