Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs online. Get reading time estimates and platform limit indicators. Free.
Three steps to get started
Paste your text
Type or paste any text — articles, essays, emails, social posts.
See instant stats
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading time update in real time.
Check platform limits
Compare your text length against Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn character limits.
More than just a word counter
This tool gives you a complete picture of your text's stats: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, line count, and estimated reading time — all updating in real time as you type.
For writers: Track progress toward a target word count. Know when your article hits the 1,500-word sweet spot for SEO, or when your short story exceeds submission limits.
For social media: Live platform limit indicators show you whether your text fits within Twitter's 280-character limit, Instagram's 2,200 caption limit, or LinkedIn's post limits — before you post.
For students: Verify essays and assignments meet word count requirements without toggling between your text editor and a word counter.
All analysis happens entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device. The tool auto-saves your work using localStorage so it's there when you return.