Word Counter
Paste or type any text to get an instant breakdown: word count, character counts (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time. Perfect for essays, meta descriptions, social posts, and anywhere a length limit matters.
- Free — no sign-up
- Private — runs in your browser
- Instant results
How to use the Word Counter
- 1Enter your text. Type or paste content into the box.
- 2Watch the counts. Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update live as you type.
- 3Check reading time. See an estimate based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Examples
Checking an essay against a word limit
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.9 words · 44 characters · 1 sentence · ~1 sec readEach run of non-space characters counts as a word, so this sentence is 9 words. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, so short text rounds to about a second.
Trimming a social post to fit
A 60-word paragraph…60 words · ~18 sec readFor platforms with limits, watch the character and word counts as you edit. A 60-word update reads in roughly 18 seconds — useful for pacing captions and intros.
Frequently asked questions
How is a word counted?
Words are counted as runs of non-space characters, so text separated by spaces, tabs, or newlines is counted the way most editors do.
How is reading time estimated?
It divides the word count by 200 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading.