Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real-time. Perfect for writers, students, and SEO content creators.
Text Input
How to Use the Word Counter
Enter Your Text
Type or paste your text into the text area above. The counter will update in real-time as you type.
Review the Statistics
See detailed counts for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Use the Tools
Clear your text with one click or copy it to your clipboard for use in other applications.
Optimize Your Content
Use the counts to meet specific requirements (like SEO word counts or social media character limits).
Key Features
Real-Time Counting
See word and character counts update instantly as you type or paste text.
Detailed Analysis
Get counts for words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.
100% Private
Your text never leaves your browser. No server processing required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our word counter considers any sequence of characters separated by whitespace as a word. This includes:
- Standard words (e.g., "hello")
- Numbers (e.g., "123")
- Symbols (e.g., "@#$") when separated by spaces
- Hyphenated words (counted as one word)
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. This is the standard measurement used by most reading apps and platforms.
The calculation is: Reading Time (minutes) = Total Words ÷ 200
No! This tool works entirely in your browser:
- No text is sent to any servers
- No data is stored after you leave the page
- No cookies are used to track your content
- Complete privacy guaranteed
There's no strict limit, but very large texts (over 100,000 words) may slow down your browser. For best performance:
- Optimal: Under 10,000 words
- Good performance: Up to 50,000 words
- Possible slowdowns: Over 100,000 words