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Word & Character Counter
Last updated: August 28, 2026
Paste text and get live counts: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Updates as you type.
What it counts
Words are split on whitespace. Characters include spaces; a second count excludes them. Sentences end on . ! or ?. Paragraphs are blocks separated by blank lines. Reading time assumes 200 words per minute.
Use cases
Essays and applications with word limits. Social posts with hard character caps. Meta descriptions (aim for 150-160 characters) and title tags (under 60). Anywhere "about how long?" needs to become an exact number.
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Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded?
No. All counting runs in your browser — the text never leaves your device.
How is reading time calculated?
Total words divided by 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest half minute.
Does it count emoji as characters?
Yes — emoji count toward the character totals, same as any other character.