Need to quickly check the length of your text? This free Word and Character Counter makes it easy to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and more. Simply type or paste your text into the box, and the results will update instantly.
The tool works directly in your browser, so you don’t need to create an account or install anything.
Word & Character Counter
Type or paste your text and see the results instantly.
Text Statistics
LiveHow to Use the Word and Character Counter
Using this tool is simple. Type your content directly into the text box or paste text that you have already written. The tool automatically updates the results as you type.
You can use the counter to check the total number of words and characters, as well as sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, and average word length.
Why Use a Word and Character Counter?
Word and character limits are important for many types of online content. Writers may need to check the length of an article, students may have a required word limit, and social media users may need to stay within a character limit.
A live counter makes it easier to see the length of your text without manually counting anything.
What Does This Tool Count?
Words: Shows the number of words in your text.
Characters: Counts every character, including spaces and punctuation.
Characters Without Spaces: Shows the character count after spaces and other whitespace are removed.
Sentences: Estimates the number of sentences by looking at common sentence-ending punctuation.
Paragraphs: Counts separate blocks of text.
Lines: Counts the individual lines in the text box.
Reading Time: Provides an approximate reading time based on the word count.
Average Word Length: Shows the average number of characters in each word.
Example
Suppose you enter the following text:
Writing clear content takes time. A word counter can make the process easier. It helps you quickly check the length of your writing.
The tool will automatically calculate the words, characters, sentences and other available statistics.
Who Can Use This Tool?
This free counter can be useful for:
- Students checking assignment word limits
- Bloggers writing articles
- Freelance writers preparing content
- Copywriters creating website copy
- Social media users checking text length
- SEO writers reviewing content
- Anyone who wants to quickly measure text
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Word and Character Counter free?
Yes. You can use the tool for free without creating an account or paying a subscription.
Does the tool count spaces?
Yes. The Characters count includes spaces. The Characters Without Spaces result removes whitespace from the calculation.
Does the tool save my text?
No. The counter is designed to process your text directly in your browser. Your text does not need to be uploaded to a server for the counting functions.
Can I use it for articles and blog posts?
Yes. It can be useful for checking the length of articles, blog posts, assignments, descriptions and other written content.
How is reading time calculated?
The estimated reading time is based on approximately 200 words per minute. Actual reading speed can vary from person to person.
Can I copy my text after checking it?
Yes. Click the Copy Text button to copy the text from the editor to your clipboard.