Word & Character Counter
Free word and character counter. Live counts of words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Essays, SEO, social.
Runs in your browserUpdated Apr 26, 2026
Text
Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
0
Reading time
1 min
Speaking time
1 min
Frequently asked questions
›How is reading time calculated?
Based on 225 words per minute — the average adult reading speed for prose. Adjust mentally for technical content.
›What's a 'word' for counting purposes?
Any sequence of non-whitespace characters. Hyphenated terms (e.g. 'twenty-one') count as one word.
›Does it work offline?
Yes — after first load, counting runs entirely in your browser.
›Is my text uploaded?
No — everything runs locally. Nothing leaves your device.
›Is the counter free?
Yes — fully free, no signup, no ads.