🔢 Word Counter
Paste your text to count words, characters and sentences — with reading time, live as you type.
Free Word Counter — Words, Characters & Reading Time, Live
Our word counter counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type. Writers, students, bloggers, and SEO professionals use it daily to hit exact word count targets.
Why Count Words Online?
Essays have word limits. Meta descriptions have character limits. Blog posts perform best at certain lengths. A live word count tool removes the guesswork — paste your text or type directly and watch every metric update instantly, with zero formatting headaches.
What It Measures
- Words — the standard count for essays, articles, and assignments.
- Characters — with and without spaces, for social bios and meta tags.
- Sentences & paragraphs — for readability checks.
- Reading time — estimated at average reading speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a text length limit?
No — paste anything from a tweet to a full thesis. Counting happens instantly in your browser.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated compounds are counted as single words, following standard word-processor conventions.
How to use
- Paste or type your text in the box.
- Stats update live as you type.