What is Word & Character Counter?
The Word & Character Counter gives you a live breakdown of any text - word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading and speaking time. Useful for writers working to a word limit, students checking essay length, social media posts, SEO content, or anyone who needs to track how much they have written.
How to Use
Paste or type your text into the input area.
See all stats update live as you type.
Use the counts to stay within your target word or character limit.
Why Use This Tool?
Word processors are slow to open just to check a word count, and most online counters are full of ads. This tool updates instantly as you type, shows everything you need in one view, and runs entirely in your browser - your text is never sent to a server.
FAQ
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average for adults reading silently. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, closer to natural speech pace.
Words are separated by any whitespace - spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Punctuation attached to a word does not add to the count.
No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored.