Word Counter
Count words, characters, paragraphs, sentences, and analyze text density.
Online word and character counter
This word counter counts the words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in your text in real time, and estimates the reading time. Paste or type and it updates instantly; nothing leaves your browser.
How words are counted
A word is each run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, so double spaces don’t inflate the count. Characters include letters, numbers, symbols and spaces; a no-spaces count is also shown, which forms and limits often ask for.
Reading time
Reading time is estimated by dividing the words by an average adult reading speed of around 200-250 words per minute. For example, a 500-word text reads in about 2 minutes — a handy guide for articles and scripts.
What it’s for
- Essays and assignments with a minimum or maximum word count.
- SEO: keeping titles and meta descriptions within their character limits.
- Social media: staying within each platform’s character limit.
- Translation and editing: quoting by words or characters.
Frequently asked questions
How many words is my text? Paste it and the counter shows the total instantly, along with characters and sentences.
Does it count characters with or without spaces? Both: you see the total count and the no-spaces count.
How long to read 1,000 words? About 4-5 minutes at a normal reading speed.