Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with an estimate of reading time.
Privacy: This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is never uploaded to any server.
Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
0
Reading time
0 s
Reading time assumes 200 words per minute. Everything is counted in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use this word counter
- Paste or type into the box.
- Every figure updates as you type.
- Use the character count when a platform imposes a limit.
- Everything is counted locally; nothing is uploaded.
What each number means
| Metric | How it is counted |
|---|---|
| Words | Runs of characters separated by whitespace |
| Characters | Every character, including spaces and line breaks |
| Characters (no spaces) | The same count with spaces and line breaks removed |
| Sentences | Split on full stops, question marks and exclamation marks |
| Paragraphs | Blocks of text separated by a blank line |
| Reading time | Words divided by 200 per minute |
Where character limits bite
- Page titles are truncated in search results at roughly 60 characters.
- Meta descriptions are cut at around 155 characters.
- A social post limit is typically counted in characters including spaces.
- SMS messages split into 160-character segments, which can reorder on delivery.
Why count in the browser
Word counters are often used on drafts that are not ready to be seen — contracts, announcements, personal writing.
Doing the counting locally means the text never travels anywhere, which is the whole reason this tool exists rather than a server-side one.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Both figures are shown — one includes spaces, the other excludes them. Which one a platform wants varies, so check before you trim.
How is reading time estimated?
At 200 words per minute, a common average for reading on screen. Speaking is slower, closer to 130 words per minute.
What counts as a word?
Anything between whitespace. Hyphenated terms and numbers each count as one, which matches how most publishing platforms count.
How are paragraphs detected?
By blank lines. A single line break counts as a new line rather than a new paragraph.
Is this useful for social post limits?
Yes. The character count is the figure those platforms enforce, and it includes spaces and punctuation.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting happens locally in your browser, so nothing you paste leaves your device.
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