Count words, characters and sentences
Live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts.
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About this tool
Paste or type and watch the counts update live: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time at a typical 200 words per minute.
Built for the moments a limit is looming, essay word counts, meta descriptions, tweet-length checks, application forms. Your text is counted on your device and never leaves it.
How it works
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- The results update live as you type.
- Copy the output, or download it as a file.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted, exactly?
Anything separated by spaces or line breaks counts as a word, the same rule word processors use, so hyphenated terms count once and numbers count as words. Counts here will match what Google Docs and Word show for normal prose.
Which character count do forms usually mean?
Almost always characters including spaces, that is what input limits measure. Both figures are shown, so use the one your form specifies.
How is reading time estimated?
Word count divided by 200 words per minute, a standard average adult reading pace for online text. Technical or dense material naturally reads slower.