How do you count the words and characters in a piece of text?
Paste the text and the counter reports words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs, plus reading time at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 150. Counts update as you type, and nothing is submitted anywhere for it to work.
Last updated 2026-07-30
Live counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, plus reading and speaking time — useful for essays, meta descriptions, social posts and scripts.
How to use Word and Character Counter
Paste or type your text — Counts update as you type; nothing needs to be submitted.
Read the statistics — Check words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and time estimates.
Copy the stats — Copy the full breakdown to your clipboard if you need to report it.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Using an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, which suits presentations and voiceovers.
Do character counts include spaces?
Both figures are shown. Use the count including spaces for Twitter and SMS limits; some academic submissions ask for the count excluding them.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Every conversion runs inside your own browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device, which means there is nothing for us to store, read, or leak.
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