Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Free online text analysis tool.
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About This Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and more online for free. Ideal for essays, captions, SEO meta tags, and social posts.
Paste text and get instant stats — no signup, no uploads, fully private.
What You Can Do
- Live word and character counts
- Sentence and paragraph estimates
- Helpful for essays and social limits
- Works entirely in your browser
- Free with no account
How to Use Word & Character Counter
- 1
Paste text
Paste or type your content into the box.
- 2
Read stats
See word, character, and sentence counts update instantly.
- 3
Edit & recheck
Trim your text until it fits your target length.
Popular Use Cases
- Meeting essay or assignment limits
- Writing SEO titles and meta descriptions
- Staying under social media character caps
Example
Paste your text into the box above to see these statistics update instantly! Great for checking if your social media post meets the character limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool count spaces as characters?
Yes, we provide two metrics: 'Total Characters' (including spaces) and 'No Spaces' (excluding all whitespace characters).
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated by dividing the total word count by 200, which is the average adult reading speed in words per minute (WPM).
Is there a limit to how much text I can paste?
Our tool can handle large amounts of text (up to several MBs) without significant lag, making it suitable for long-form articles and essays.
Does it work offline?
Yes! Once the page is loaded, the word counting logic runs entirely in your browser, so you can continue using it even if you lose your internet connection.
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