Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and approximate reading time as you type. Built for essays, emails, social posts, and form limits.
Word counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type. Reading time assumes about 220 words per minute. Your text stays in the browser.
Words19
Characters105
No spaces87
Sentences2
Paragraphs1
Lines1
Reading time (approx.)1 min
Need case changes too? Use the case converter or the combined text tools page.
How to use Word counter
- Paste or type your text in the box.
- Read the live totals for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Use reading time as a rough estimate at about 220 words per minute.
Example: A 500-word article is about two minutes of reading time and roughly 2,500–3,500 characters.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this tool count a word?
- A word is a run of letters, numbers, apostrophes, or hyphens. “don’t” and “well-known” each count as one word. Extra spaces do not add extra words.
- Why do character counts differ from Microsoft Word?
- Word sometimes treats line breaks or selected text differently. This counter reports every character in the box, then a second total that ignores whitespace.
- Is my text uploaded?
- No. Counting happens in your browser. Closing the tab clears the text from this page.