Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and lines instantly. Paste text or type directly into the box below.

Live Counts

0 Words
0 Characters
0 Characters no spaces
0 Sentences
0 Lines
0 Paragraphs
0 min reading time
0 sec speaking time

How it works

Paste text into the counter and instantly see the length, character count, and other writing stats.

  1. Paste or type text into the editor.
  2. Review the live counts for words, characters, and more.
  3. Use the clear or sample buttons to reset the text quickly.

Count words, characters, and reading time as you write

This online word counter gives an immediate overview of a piece of writing. Paste an article, essay, product description, email, social post, script, or assignment into the editor to see its word count, characters, sentences, lines, paragraphs, estimated reading time, and speaking time. The count updates while you type, so you can edit toward a specific writing limit without manually counting anything.

Word limits are common in school assignments, job applications, guest posts, advertising copy, and social-media captions. Character limits matter for page titles, meta descriptions, forms, and platforms with short captions. These measurements are different: spaces, punctuation, and line breaks can affect character and line totals even when the word count does not change.

How to use the word counter

  1. Paste existing text into the editor, or write directly in the text area.
  2. Review the live totals in the panel on the right.
  3. Use the word count for length targets and the character totals for fields with character limits.
  4. Check reading or speaking time when preparing a presentation, video, speech, or article.

Use the right count for your goal

A word count is useful for an essay or article brief, while a character count is more useful for a short form field. Reading time is an estimate based on an average reading speed, and speaking time is an estimate based on a typical presentation pace. Both can vary with language, terminology, pauses, and the audience.

Tip: Count the final version of your text after adding headings, links, captions, and calls to action, because these can change your total.

Word counter FAQ

Does the tool count characters with and without spaces?

Yes. Both totals are displayed, making it easier to meet different platform requirements.

Why is the sentence count only an estimate?

The counter identifies common sentence-ending punctuation, but abbreviations, quotes, and unusual punctuation can affect automatic sentence detection.

What is a good reading-time estimate?

It is a quick guide rather than an exact measurement. Use it to help readers understand the approximate time needed for an article or script.