About this tool
A free online word counter that shows the word count, characters, sentences and reading time as you type or paste. Use it as a word count checker for essays, posts and assignments.
How to count words
- Type or paste your text. Paste an essay, post or article into the box.
- Read the counts. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update instantly.
- Check your limits. Use the character count for limits like 280 on X or 2,200 on Instagram captions.
Questions people ask
How is reading time worked out?
At about 238 words a minute, a typical silent reading speed for adults. Speaking time uses 150 words a minute.
Does it count spaces?
Both: Characters includes spaces, and Without spaces doesn't.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser, and your text stays on your device.
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