Character & Word Counter
This word and character counter updates in real time as you type or paste text, tracking characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, lines, and paragraphs. It also estimates reading time and speaking time based on average adult reading speed. Everything runs locally in your browser — no text is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
How does this word counter count words?
It counts any sequence of non-whitespace characters as one word, so a contraction like "don’t" counts as a single word rather than two.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, and speaking time is estimated the same way using a typical spoken-word rate.
Does the counter include spaces in the character count?
It reports both totals side by side — characters with spaces and characters without spaces — so you can match whichever limit you’re working against, such as a 280-character post or a 160-character text message.
Is there a limit to how much text I can paste in?
No fixed limit — the counter runs entirely in your browser and updates live, so the practical limit is your device’s performance rather than a server-imposed cap.
Does this tool upload or store my text?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser; nothing you type or paste is sent to a server or saved anywhere.
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