How are words counted?

Words are separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks. Apostrophes don't split a word ("don't" = 1 word).

Is the reading time reliable?

It uses 200 words/minute as a reference. Real speed varies with reader and difficulty.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is sent over the network.

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Word and character counter

Live count of words, characters (with or without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.

Your text

Words

Characters

No spaces

Sentences

Paragraphs

Reading

How to use this tool

Essential for essays, blog posts, social media (X caps at 280 characters, Instagram at 2,200) or any writing with a length constraint. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, an adult average. The counter updates as you type — no button to press.

Concrete examples

A tweet caps at 280 characters
An essay is typically 1,500 to 3,000 words
A solid SEO blog post is 800 to 2,000 words

Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?: Words are separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks. Apostrophes don't split a word ("don't" = 1 word).
Is the reading time reliable?: It uses 200 words/minute as a reference. Real speed varies with reader and difficulty.
Is my text stored anywhere?: No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is sent over the network.