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Word Counter - Online Word & Character Counter

All counting happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to our servers.

How to count words and characters accurately When a submission has a strict limit (essays, resumes, social posts), checking counts early prevents last - minute rewrites. Count instantly in your browser with no installation. Useful for students, writers, and office work. Useful when: • meeting character limits • drafting essays/resumes • estimating reading length If you need to meet a strict length limit (essays, job applications, comments, or social posts), it’s easy to miss the real word/character count until it’s too late.

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Useful for drafts, limits, and reviews.

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Why you may need this tool

Length limits are common in applications, assignments, bios, and submission forms. If you only check the limit at the end, editing becomes slow and frustrating—especially when the requirement depends on whether spaces count, or when you need a word - based limit. A word and character counter helps you manage constraints early. It supports a smoother writing process by letting you adjust structure before the final pass.

How to use

Paste your text and review the metrics that match the requirement (characters, words, and spacing rules).

  1. Paste or type your text in the input area
  2. View word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts instantly
  3. Check reading time and speaking time estimates
  4. Copy your text or clear and start over

Examples

Keeping a statement within a strict character limit
When a form enforces a maximum character count, you need to trim before it rejects your input. Checking length during drafting avoids repeated edits and saves time near submission.
Comparing alternative messages by length
Two versions can carry the same idea but differ in length. Counting words and characters makes it easier to choose the version that fits the available space without manual estimation.

Benefits & differentiators

You can measure length objectively and compare multiple drafts quickly. This reduces guesswork and prevents last - minute trimming that harms clarity. Counters also help quality control: tracking paragraph or sentence structure alongside length makes it easier to keep the text readable while meeting the submission constraints.

Who this is for

Recommended if you: - write under character or word limits - compare multiple copy candidates for a fixed UI space - need quick checks before submitting text to a platform - want a simple quality - control step during drafting

FAQ

What does this tool count?
We count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and provide estimated reading and speaking times.
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words count as one word. Numbers are counted as words.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both! We show total characters and characters excluding spaces, so you can use whichever count you need.
Is my text private?
Yes. All counting happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to our servers.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 - 250 words per minute (average adult reading speed). Speaking time uses 130 - 150 words per minute.

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