Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly — perfect for essays, blog posts, tweets and meta descriptions.
How to use the Word Counter
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Type or paste your text into the box — counts update instantly.
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Check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in the stats bar.
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Use “Top keywords” to spot words you repeat too often before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word, the same way Google Docs and Microsoft Word count them.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average of 200 words per minute; speaking time assumes 130 words per minute.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Everything is counted in your browser — your text never leaves your device.
What is the character limit for tweets, meta descriptions and titles?
X/Twitter posts allow 280 characters, Google usually shows about 155–160 characters of a meta description and around 60 characters of a page title.