Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time.
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About the Word Counter
This word counter shows the number of words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences and the estimated reading time of any text. It updates as you type, so you can keep an essay, caption, product description or social media post within a limit without guessing.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live totals under the box: words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences and reading time.
- Edit the text and watch the numbers change straight away.
Good to know
- Words are counted by splitting the text on spaces and line breaks, so a hyphenated word such as "well-known" counts as one word.
- Sentences are counted by the full stops, question marks and exclamation marks in your text.
- Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute, a common average for silent reading, and is shown in whole minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word counter save my text?
No. The counting happens inside your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or stored.
How many characters is the limit for an Instagram caption or a tweet?
Platform limits change over time, so check the current limit in the app. Use the character count here to see how close you are before you post.
Why is my count different from Microsoft Word?
Word processors can treat dashes, numbers and special symbols slightly differently. Small differences of a few words are normal.