Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Words
0
Characters
0
Chars (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
0 min
About this tool
Need a quick word count for an essay, blog post, or social caption? This free word counter. Paste or type your text and watch live totals for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Use it while writing to hit limits for school papers, SEO briefs, or platform character caps without installing software.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the word counter field.
- Review live counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Check estimated reading time based on average reading speed.
- Edit your draft in place and watch the stats update instantly.
- Copy the cleaned text or note the totals for your brief or submission.
Features
- Live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts
- Characters with and without spaces
- Estimated reading time
- Works fully offline after load
- No signup or file upload required
Notes
- Does not grade grammar or spelling
- Reading time is an estimate, not measured pace
- Very large pastes may feel slower on older phones
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You get both character counts with spaces and without spaces, plus word, sentence, and paragraph totals so you can match any brief or platform limit.