Word & character counter

Paste your text and instantly see words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.

0Words
0Characters
0Characters without spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0Reading time
0Speaking time

100% private: everything is processed locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

How to use

  1. Type or paste your text into the box.
  2. The statistics update live as you type.
  3. “Top words” shows which terms you use most often.

Why use a word counter?

Essays, applications, social posts and meta descriptions often have strict word or character limits. The counter tells you instantly whether your text fits.

Reading time assumes an average of 200 words per minute, speaking time 130 words per minute – handy for talks and presentations.

Frequently asked questions

Do spaces count as characters?

Both values are shown: characters with spaces and characters without spaces.

Is my text stored?

No. Your text is only analysed in your browser and is never stored or transmitted.

How is a word defined?

A word is any continuous sequence of characters between spaces or line breaks.