Word Counter

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Paste any text to get an instant breakdown of word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentence count and estimated reading time.

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Words0

Characters0

Chars (no spaces)0

Sentences0

Paragraphs0

Lines0

Unique Words0

Reading Time~1 min

Works great for

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Writers tracking article length

Paste a draft and instantly see your word count and character count update in real time. Hit your target word count without manually counting or guessing.

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Students meeting essay requirements

Check whether your essay meets the minimum or maximum word count set by your professor. Avoid losing marks by going under or over the required length.

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Bloggers optimizing post length for SEO

Long-form blog posts of 1,500–2,500 words tend to rank better on Google. Use the live word counter to hit the sweet spot for search engine optimization.

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Social media managers checking limits

Twitter/X posts cap at 280 characters and LinkedIn posts at 3,000. Monitor your character count live so you never have to cut a post at the last second.

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Authors estimating reading time

The average adult reads about 200–250 words per minute. Use the reading time estimate to gauge how long your chapter, article, or newsletter will take to read.

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Content strategists auditing copy

Audit landing pages, product descriptions, or marketing copy for length consistency across a site. Identify thin content that may hurt SEO performance.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I count words and characters in a paragraph?

Paste or type your text into the box and the word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count update instantly below it, along with both character counts with and without spaces included.

How is reading time calculated from word count?

Reading time is estimated from your word count using an average adult reading speed, giving you a rough minutes-to-read figure useful for blog posts, scripts, or speeches before you publish or deliver them.

Is there a text length limit for the word counter?

No hard limit is enforced, you can paste anything from a tweet to a full chapter. Very long documents (tens of thousands of words) may take a moment longer to recalculate on each keystroke.

Does the word counter work for essays with a strict word limit?

Yes, the live word and character counts update as you type, so you can watch your total approach an assignment or submission limit in real time without needing to paste into a separate word processor.