Writing tool
Word Counter
Paste text to count words, characters, sentences, and estimated reading time.
What this word counter is useful for
Writers, students, editors, and marketers often need a quick word count before publishing. This tool keeps the calculation simple and local in your browser, making it handy for essays, page copy, meta descriptions, emails, product descriptions, and social posts.
Word count helps you decide whether a piece of text is too thin, too long, or about the right size for the job. Character count is useful when a platform limits the exact amount of text you can submit.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Review words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, and reading time.
- Edit the text and watch the numbers update instantly.
- Use the final count before submitting, publishing, or sending the text.
Example uses
Blog drafts
Check whether an article is long enough to explain the topic without adding filler.
School writing
Compare your draft with a required word range before handing it in.
SEO copy
Measure short descriptions, snippets, and landing page sections while editing.
FAQ
Does the tool count spaces?
Yes. The character total includes spaces, while the "No spaces" number removes spaces and line breaks.
How is reading time calculated?
The estimate uses a common average reading speed of about 225 words per minute. It is useful for planning, but real readers may be faster or slower.
Is my pasted text uploaded?
The counter runs in your browser. Still, avoid pasting passwords, private keys, or confidential documents into any web tool unless you are comfortable with the risk.
Related guides: How to count words online and Word count for SEO.