Free writing utility
Make every word count.
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Paste or type below to measure your text instantly—words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Your text stays in this browser tab and is never uploaded.
A precise count, without the clutter.
Use the counter for essays, articles, social captions, applications, or any writing with a length requirement. Results update as you type, so there is nothing to submit.
Words
Counts word-like text, including numbers and contractions.
Characters
Shows totals both with and without whitespace.
Sentences
Detects complete sentence segments across your text.
Paragraphs
Counts non-empty text blocks separated by line breaks.
Questions, answered.
How does the word counter work?
Type or paste text into the editor. Every total updates instantly in your browser.
Does the character count include spaces?
You get both versions: the “Characters” total includes spaces and line breaks, while “Without spaces” removes all whitespace.
How is reading time estimated?
The estimate uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Your actual time may vary with the complexity of the text.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
No. The counting happens locally in your browser. Your text is not uploaded or saved by this page.