Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
How to Use
Paste or type your text into the editor and the tool will instantly display the word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. All statistics update in real time as you edit.
Common Use Cases
- Checking that blog posts or articles meet minimum word count requirements
- Verifying meta description length stays within SEO-recommended character limits
- Estimating reading time for content to display on blog or article pages
- Counting characters for social media posts with length restrictions like Twitter/X
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of approximately 200-250 words per minute, which is the standard rate for adult readers of English text.
Does the character count include spaces?
The tool shows both values: total characters including spaces and total characters excluding spaces. This is useful because different platforms count characters differently.
How are sentences detected?
Sentences are counted by splitting on common sentence-ending punctuation (periods, question marks, exclamation marks). Abbreviations like "Dr." or "U.S." may cause slight overcounting.