Word & Character Counter
Type or paste your text below and watch live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines and reading time. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter count words?
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace. Character counts include all characters, while the no-spaces count ignores spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your text never leaves your device, so it is safe to paste drafts, essays and private documents.
Does the counter update in real time?
Yes. All statistics update instantly as you type or paste, with no button needed.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses an average speed of 200 words per minute, and speaking time uses 130 words per minute. These are standard estimates for adults.
Is the word counter free?
Yes — completely free with no registration, no usage limits and no uploads.
Free Word & Character Counter — Live Text Statistics as You Type
Whether you are writing an essay, a blog post, a social media caption or a client brief, knowing your word count matters. Our free word and character counter updates every statistic in real time — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, plus estimated reading and speaking time — so you can hit limits, meet requirements and keep your writing on target.
Why use our word counter?
- Live word and character counts as you type or paste.
- Separate character count with and without spaces.
- Sentence, paragraph and line counts for structured documents.
- Estimated reading and speaking time for speeches and scripts.
- 100% private — your text never leaves your browser.
- Completely free with no registration or usage limits.
Common uses for the character counter
- Meeting essay or article word limits for school and work.
- Staying within character limits on Twitter/X, Instagram and SMS.
- Checking SEO meta descriptions and title tags before publishing.
- Timing presentations and speeches with reading time.
- Reviewing keyword density in drafts and blog posts.
- Proofreading documents for overlong paragraphs and sentences.
From quick character limits to full essay tracking, this tool gives you every count you need in real time — free, private and unlimited.