Word & Character Counter — Count Words, Characters, and Spaces Instantly
Paste your text and see the word count, character count (with and without spaces), and estimated reading time update as you type — no upload needed, works with text from Word, Google Docs, or anywhere else.
What it counts
Word count — total words in the text
Character count — with and without spaces, useful for platforms with strict character limits (meta descriptions, tweets, ad copy)
Sentence and paragraph count — a quick structural overview
Estimated reading time — based on average reading speed
Common reasons to check
Meeting a length requirement — an assignment with a minimum word count, a guest post with a max limit, a product description capped by your platform
Fitting a character limit — meta descriptions, title tags, social media posts, and SMS all have hard cutoffs
Pacing long-form content — checking reading time helps set expectations for how long an article will take to read
How it works
Paste or type your text into the box
Counts update automatically as you edit
For content you're preparing for search, pair this with our Keyword Density Checker to confirm your target term appears at a natural frequency relative to the total word count — not too sparse, not overused
