Character & Word Counter
Count characters, words, sentences and estimated reading time as you type, and check limits for popular platforms.
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
Platform limits
Why count characters and words
Writers, students and marketers frequently need to fit text within a limit — a tweet, a meta description, an SEO title, an academic word count. This tool updates every metric live as you type or paste text, so you can trim or expand content without guessing.
Your text stays on your screen
Everything you type is counted directly in your browser using JavaScript. The text is never sent to a server, which makes this tool safe to use even for confidential drafts.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
We estimate reading time using an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
Does the counter include spaces?
The main character count includes spaces; a separate metric shows the count without spaces.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are detected by looking for text ending in a period, question mark or exclamation mark, which works well for most standard writing.
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