Why count words and characters?
Almost every kind of writing has a limit or a target. Essays and assignments have word counts, meta descriptions and title tags have character limits, social posts cap your characters, and articles are often judged by reading time. A live counter lets you write to the target without pasting into another app to check. This tool updates instantly as you type, showing words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time.
Who uses it
- Students hitting an essay or assignment word count.
- Writers and bloggers aiming for a target length or reading time.
- SEO and marketers keeping titles and meta descriptions within character limits.
- Social media posts that must fit a character cap.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated? Based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
How are words counted? Any run of non-space characters counts as a word, the same way most word processors count.
Does it count characters with and without spaces? Yes — both are shown, which is useful for different limits.
Is my text stored? No — it never leaves your browser.