Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time. Paste any text for instant statistics.
All counts update instantly as you type — no limit, no upload.
Text Stats
How the Word Counter Works
Paste or type into the box above. All six stats — characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — update instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
+How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting on any whitespace — spaces, tabs, or line breaks — and ignoring empty segments. "Hello world" and "Hello world" both count as 2 words.
+How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses a 200 words-per-minute average — a conservative estimate that accounts for readers slowing on complex text. A 1,000-word article shows "5 min read".
+What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are detected by counting groups of terminal punctuation: periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?). Consecutive marks like "..." count as one. If there is no punctuation, any non-empty text counts as one sentence.
+What counts as a paragraph?
A paragraph is a block of text separated from the next by at least one blank line. A continuous block with no blank lines is a single paragraph, even if it contains line breaks.
+Is there a character limit?
No. The counter runs entirely in your browser with no server upload, so there is no artificial limit. Entire books or manuscripts process in milliseconds.
+Can I use this to check character counts for social media?
Yes — the "Characters" stat matches what most platforms use. Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post, LinkedIn posts up to 3,000, and Instagram captions up to 2,200. Paste your draft in and the count is immediate.
+Does this work on iPhone and mobile devices?
Yes — the word counter runs in any mobile browser with no app to install. Paste or type your text on iPhone, Android, or iPad and all stats update instantly.
+Is Word Counter really free?
Yes. There is no limit on text length, no account required, and no credit card needed. The tool runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.