Word & Character Counter

Paste or type your text to see words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly — plus how it fits common platform limits.

  • 100% free
  • No sign-up
  • Runs privately in your browser
0Words
0Characters
0No spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0 minReading time
0 minSpeaking time

Platform limits

    Top words

    • Start typing to see your most used words.
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    How to use the Word & Character Counter

    1. 1

      Paste or type your text into the box.

    2. 2

      Counts update instantly as you type.

    3. 3

      Check the platform limits panel to see where your text fits.

    Why use this tool

    Instant and private

    Everything is counted in your browser — your text is never sent anywhere.

    More than words

    Characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.

    Platform limits

    See at a glance whether text fits X, Instagram, meta descriptions and more.

    Works offline

    Once the page has loaded, counting works without a connection.

    Popular use cases

    • Essays and assignments with word limits
    • Social posts with character limits
    • Meta titles and descriptions
    • Speeches and video scripts (speaking time)

    A fast, private word counter

    Whether you are hitting an essay word count, keeping a tweet under 280 characters or writing a meta description that will not be cut off in Google, you need accurate counts — fast. This free tool counts as you type, right in your browser, so your text stays private.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is my text saved or uploaded?

    No. The counter runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to our servers.

    How is reading time calculated?

    Reading time uses an average of 225 words per minute; speaking time uses 140 words per minute.

    Does it count emojis correctly?

    Yes. Characters are counted as you see them, so most emojis count as one character.