Free Online Word & Character Counter
Use our free Word Counter to check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly. This tool runs entirely in your browser—no data is stored—making it fast, private, and perfect for students, writers, bloggers, and social media captions.
Tip: Paste your content to see live counts below.
Words
0
Characters (with spaces)
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading Time
0 min
How This Word Counter Works
The counter updates in real time as you type. Words are detected by whitespace, sentences by punctuation (., !, ?), and paragraphs by line breaks. Reading time is estimated at ~200 words per minute.
Why Use Our Word Counter?
- ✅ Instant counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
- ✅ Reading time estimate for blogs and social posts
- ✅ 100% private—runs in your browser
- ✅ Mobile-friendly and fast
FAQs
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. We don’t store or transmit your text.
How accurate is the reading time?
It’s an estimate based on 200 WPM. Actual reading speed varies by audience.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the tool is responsive and works on all modern devices.