Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type. See reading time, speaking time, reading level and social media limits. Free, no signup.
Runs in your browser. Your files and text never leave your device.
Saved automatically in this browser.
- Characters without spaces
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
- Speaking time
- 0 sec
- Reading level
- Needs 30+ words
Limits, keywords and word goal
Fits in…
- X (Twitter) post0/280
- Instagram caption0/2200
- Meta description (Google)0/160
- Page title (Google)0/60
- SMS message0/160
- LinkedIn post0/3000
- YouTube title0/100
Most used words
Appears once you add some text.
Free word and character counter
Paste an essay, post or email to see words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time as you type. Check whether it fits on X, Instagram or a Google meta description, and see which words you repeat most. Emoji and accented letters count as one character, the way people see them.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count emoji correctly?
Yes. Emoji, flags and accented letters count as one character each, the way you see them.
Is my text saved?
Your text is saved only in this browser so a refresh does not lose it. It is never uploaded. Click Clear to remove it.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes 238 words per minute (an average adult reading silently). Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute.