Word and character counter
Live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts with reading time.
Runs on your device — never uploaded
How to word and character counter
- Paste your text
Or type directly. Counts update as you go.
- Read the stats
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time, and the most frequent words.
- Check limits
Use the character count for tweets, meta descriptions and application forms.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text sent to a server?
No. This tool is plain JavaScript running in your browser; there is no network request when you use it.
How is reading time calculated?
At 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed; speaking time uses 150 words per minute.
Does it count hyphenated words as one?
Yes. "Well-known" counts as a single word, matching Word and Google Docs.