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What is Word & Character Counter?

A Word Counter is an indispensable tool for writers, editors, students, and professionals who need to track the length and structure of their text. Whether you are writing a tweet with a strict 280-character limit, a blog post optimized for SEO, or an academic essay with a specific word count requirement, this tool provides real-time analytics as you type. Beyond simple counting, it offers deep insights including character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and an estimated reading time based on average reading speeds. This helps you gauge the complexity and readability of your content. The tool runs entirely in your browser, ensuring that your private drafts, emails, or documents are never uploaded to a server or stored anywhere. It supports all languages and works offline, making it the perfect companion for distraction-free writing and editing on any device.

Input Formats

Plain text
Essays and Articles
Social media posts
Code snippets

Output Results

Word count
Character count (with/without spaces)
Sentence and Paragraph count
Estimated reading time

Key Features

Real-time Analysis: Watch word and character counts update as you type

Reading Time Estimate: Instantly see how long your text takes to read

Privacy Focused: Your text never leaves your browser

Detailed Stats: Count words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs

Social Media Ready: Perfect for checking Twitter/X (280 chars) limits

No Limits: Count text of any length without performance lag

Distraction Free: Clean interface for focused writing

Best & Free: The best free word counter for students and writers

Shareable LinksShare your text and its statistics with collaborators via a link. (Limit: 5KB)

Who is this for?

For Students

Ensure essays meet word count requirements.

Essay lengthAssignment limitsWord count check

For Social Media Managers

Optimize posts for Twitter (280 chars) or LinkedIn.

Twitter limitPost optimizationCharacter check

For Writers & Bloggers

Track writing progress and estimate reading time.

Blog lengthReading timeWriting stats

How to Use

Start typing or paste your text into the text area.

View the statistics update instantly in the dashboard above.

Check the reading time estimate for your audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this count spaces as characters?

Yes! I show you both 'Characters (with spaces)' and 'Characters (without spaces)' so you have all the data you need.

Is there a word limit?

No. You can paste a whole book if you want. I process it all instantly in your browser.

Does it count numbers as words?

Yes. '100' counts as one word. 'One hundred' counts as two words.

How is reading time calculated?

I assume an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. It's a good estimate for most blog posts and articles.

Is my text saved?

Never. Your text stays in your browser's memory. As soon as you close the tab, it's gone forever.

Does it work with other languages?

Yes! I work with any language that uses spaces to separate words.

Can I use this offline?

Yes. Once you load this page, you can disconnect from the internet and keep writing.