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Words
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Characters
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Chars (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
Reading time estimated at ~225 words per minute.
Free tool
Word & Character Counter
Live counts and estimated reading time as you type.
About this tool
A live word and character counter for writers, students and marketers. Paste your text and instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence and paragraph counts, plus an estimated reading time.
How to use the Free Word & Character Counter
- Paste or type your text into the editor.
- Watch counts update live as you write.
- Use the with/without spaces character count to fit Twitter, SMS or meta description limits.
- Use the reading time estimate to gauge article length.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- We assume around 230 words per minute, an average adult reading speed.
- Does the counter include spaces?
- Yes — we show both with-spaces and without-spaces character counts.
- Is my text sent anywhere?
- No. Everything happens locally in your browser.
- Will it count CJK characters?
- Yes — character counts work for any Unicode text, though word counts use whitespace boundaries that suit Latin scripts best.