Word and Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type.
Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
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Reading time assumes 225 words a minute; speaking time assumes 130.
How to use Word & Character Counter
- 01Paste or type your text into the box.
- 02The counts update live — words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs.
- 03Check the reading time estimate if you are writing to a length target.
About Word & Character Counter
Character limits are common in places that count differently: search result titles are cut around 60 characters, meta descriptions around 160, and many social posts count characters including spaces.
Reading time is estimated at roughly 225 words per minute, which is typical for adult reading of straightforward prose. Technical writing is usually slower.
Frequently asked questions
- Are spaces counted as characters?
- Both figures are shown — characters with spaces and characters without.
- How is reading time worked out?
- Word count divided by about 225 words per minute.
- Is there a length limit?
- No practical limit — long documents count fine.
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