Word and character counter
Type or paste your text and see the count in real time, all in your browser.
How it works
Paste your text
Type or paste your text in the box.
See the numbers
Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update instantly.
Use it anywhere
Great for essays, bios and post limits.
What a word counter is for
Counting words and characters is useful whenever you have a limit to respect: an essay, an abstract, an Instagram or X (Twitter) bio, a meta description, or a message that shouldn't run too long. This counter gives you the key figures in real time as you write.
Beyond words and characters, you'll see the number of sentences and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time. Everything is calculated in your own browser, so you can paste private text with peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this tool.
How are words counted?
Is my text sent to a server?
How is reading time calculated?
Is there a size limit?
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