Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly. No login required.
A word counter is a free online tool that instantly counts the number of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in any text. It also estimates reading time and shows keyword frequency. Simply paste or type your text and all statistics update in real time — no button click needed.
Check word count for essays, articles and blog posts to meet length requirements.
Count characters before posting to Twitter (280), LinkedIn or Instagram to avoid truncation.
Ensure your assignment meets the minimum or maximum word count set by your professor.
Keep professional emails concise by monitoring word count as you write.
Words are counted by splitting text on spaces and punctuation. Hyphenated words like 'well-known' are typically counted as one word.
Both. The tool shows character count with spaces and without spaces separately.
Average reading speed of 200–250 words per minute for standard text. Academic or technical content is estimated at 150 WPM.
No — you can paste or type as much text as you like. The tool handles documents of any length.