Word Counter

Words count: 0

Character count: 0

About the Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type or paste. The word counter is useful for essays and assignments with length limits, blog posts and SEO copy, social media captions with character caps, and any writing where you need to hit a target. Counts update live, so you can trim or expand your text and watch the numbers change. Your text stays in the browser and is never uploaded.

How to use the Word Counter

  1. Paste or type your text in the editor.
  2. Watch the word and character counts update in real time.
  3. Use the counts to meet a minimum or maximum length.
  4. Clear the box to start a new piece.

Frequently asked questions

How is a word counted?

Any run of characters separated by whitespace counts as one word, which matches how most word processors count.

Do characters include spaces?

The character count includes spaces and punctuation, which is the convention used by platforms with character limits.

How long does it take to read my text?

Average reading speed is about 200–250 words per minute, so divide the word count by 225 for a rough estimate.