Word and Character Counter - Count Text Instantly

What this word and character counter does

This tool counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines as you type or paste text. It also estimates reading and speaking time and shows the most frequent words, with common short words removed. Writers, students, editors, and social media users can use it to meet a word limit, check a character cap, or see whether a piece is too long for its format.

How to use it

1. Paste or type your text. The counts update automatically as you work, so there is no button to press.
2. Check the totals. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines all appear in the statistics panel.
3. Use the reading time estimate. It assumes about 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 130 words per minute.
4. Review the top words. Frequent words can reveal repetition. The list is informational, not an SEO score.

Tips and limitations

• Different editors count words and characters differently, especially around hyphens, numbers, and punctuation. Treat the result as a close estimate, not a legal contract.
• Character limits on social platforms may count emoji or wide characters differently from this page.
• Reading and speaking speeds vary. Use the times as a rough guide, not a stopwatch.
• Keyword density is not a guarantee of search performance. Write for readers first.

When to use it

Use the counter for essays, articles, product descriptions, cover letters, scripts, and social posts. It is also handy when a form has a strict character limit. Nothing is uploaded, so the text stays on your device.