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Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time, with estimated reading and speaking time.
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- Words
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- Characters
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- Chars (no spaces)
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- Sentences
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- Paragraphs
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- Reading time
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- Speaking time
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- Unique words
About this tool
Paste or type text and this counter instantly reports words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading time (at 200 words per minute), and speaking time (at 130 words per minute). Everything updates live as you type.
It is handy for hitting platform limits — tweet and meta-description lengths, essay word counts, LinkedIn post limits — and for estimating how long a script or speech will take to deliver.
Common uses
- Check a meta description stays under 160 characters
- Verify an essay or article meets a word-count requirement
- Estimate the reading time of a blog post or the duration of a speech
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses the common average of 200 words per minute, and speaking time uses 130 words per minute. Actual speeds vary by reader and content difficulty, so treat them as close estimates.
Do spaces count as characters?
The tool shows both numbers: total characters including spaces, and characters excluding spaces, since different platforms count differently.
Is my data uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type is transmitted, logged, or stored anywhere. You can even use it offline once the page has loaded.