Word Counter
Free word counter — instantly count words, characters (with & without spaces), sentences, reading time, and check social media & SMS limits.
Counts update as you type. Nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
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Paste or type your text to see live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts — plus reading time, readability, and whether you fit platform limits like X, Instagram, and SMS. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
What a Word Counter Does
A word counter analyzes your text in real time. It counts words and characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, then estimates reading and speaking time from your word count. Reading time uses the formula below, where WPM is your chosen reading speed. Speaking time assumes a typical delivery pace of about 130 words per minute.
Reading Time Formula
Reading Time (min) = Words / Words per MinuteHow to Use the Word Counter
Paste or type your text into the box.
Read the live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts.
Pick a platform (or set a custom limit) to see how much room you have left.
Open Advanced stats for readability, grade level, and SMS segments.
Copy the summary or share the tool.
Common Uses
Essays & assignments
Meet word-count requirements for school, college, and job applications.
Social media
Fit captions, bios, and posts within X, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn limits.
SEO content
Keep title tags near 60 characters and meta descriptions near 160, and check keyword density.
Speeches & scripts
Estimate speaking time for presentations, podcasts, and videos.
SMS & marketing
See how many SMS segments your message costs (GSM-7 vs UCS-2).
Why Use a Word Counter?
Hit length requirements
Make sure essays, articles, and assignments meet a minimum or maximum word count before you submit.
Respect platform limits
Check posts against X, Instagram, meta description, and SMS character limits so nothing gets cut off.
Estimate reading & speaking time
Know how long your content takes to read silently or deliver aloud for speeches and videos.
Improve readability
See your Flesch reading-ease score and grade level, and spot overused words with keyword density.
Stay private
All counting happens in your browser — your text is never sent to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the main character count includes spaces. We also show a separate count without spaces, since some limits and style guides exclude them.
Reading time equals word count divided by reading speed. We default to about 230 words per minute (a typical adult silent-reading pace) and let you switch between slow, average, and fast.
A standard double-spaced page is roughly 250–300 words, so a 5-page essay is about 1,250–1,500 words. Always check your specific assignment guidelines.
Scores of 60–70 are considered plain English suitable for most readers. Higher is easier; news and web copy often aim for 60 or above.
An X (Twitter) post allows 280 characters, an Instagram caption up to 2,200, and an Instagram bio 150. Select a platform above to track your remaining characters live.
No. All analysis runs locally in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.