Word Counter - Count Words, Characters & Reading Time
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time for essays, blog posts, newsletters, captions, and SEO drafts.
Based on average reading speed of 225 words/min
Based on average speaking speed of 130 words/min
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Analyze text instantly with word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, and speaking time. The counter is useful for essays, articles, product copy, captions, scripts, and SEO drafts because it gives practical writing metrics without sending text to a server.
What is a word counter?
What is a word counter?
A word counter measures the length and structure of text. Writers use it to meet limits, editors use it to estimate reading time, and marketers use it to check whether titles, descriptions, and social posts fit platform requirements.
When to use a word counter
When to use a word counter
Essays and assignments
Check word and character requirements before submitting school or university work.
SEO writing
Review title, meta description, heading, and article length while drafting content.
Social media posts
Keep captions, bios, and ads within practical character limits.
Scripts and speeches
Estimate reading and speaking time before recording or presenting.
How the text analysis works
How the text analysis works
The tool trims whitespace, segments text into words, counts visible characters with and without spaces, detects sentences and paragraphs, and estimates reading time from average reading speed. Results update as you type or paste text.
Common text metrics
Common text metrics
| Words | Essays, blog posts, scripts | Best metric for writing length. |
| Characters | Titles, bios, social posts | Useful when platforms enforce strict limits. |
| Reading time | Articles and presentations | Helps set expectations for readers and speakers. |
Browser privacy
Browser privacy
Text is processed in the browser, so drafts, private notes, and unpublished copy do not need to be uploaded. Modern browsers handle long documents well, although very large pasted files may take a moment to analyze.
Limitations
Limitations
Platforms may count spaces, emojis, URLs, and words differently. Treat the results as a reference and check the exact rules of the form or network you are targeting.