Word Counter
Our free word counter instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs as you type. It also estimates reading time and shows your most frequent keywords — perfect for essays, SEO content, resumes and social media posts. Everything runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How to use Word Counter
- 1
Type or paste your text
Write directly in the box or paste from anywhere.
- 2
Watch the live counts
Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update instantly.
- 3
Check reading time and keywords
Use the reading time estimate and top keywords to refine your writing.
Why use a word counter?
Whether you're meeting a college essay word limit, trimming a resume to one page, or writing SEO meta descriptions, knowing your exact word and character count matters. This tool updates live with every keystroke, so there's no copy-paste or wait time.
What metrics are included?
Alongside words and characters, you get sentence and paragraph counts, estimated reading time, and a top keywords list showing your most used words — a quick way to check for overused terms in your writing.
Examples
Reading time estimate
- Input
- A 500-word article
- Output
- About 2 minutes of reading time
Character limit
- Input
- Meta description, max 160 characters
- Output
- Counted in real time as you type
Frequently asked questions
Does this word counter count characters with spaces?
Yes. You get both: a total character count including spaces and a separate count excluding spaces. This is useful for Twitter/X posts, SMS and meta descriptions.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. Your text is processed entirely in your browser with JavaScript. It never leaves your device, and nothing is stored.
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Last updated 6 August 2026