Word & Character Counter
Paste or type any text below to instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. You'll also get an estimated reading time based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
The counter splits your text by whitespace to count words, counts every character for the character totals, and detects sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?) to estimate sentences. All processing happens locally in your browser — the text you enter is never sent to a server.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both. The tool shows character count with spaces and without spaces as separate values, so you can use whichever number your target (social post, ad copy, essay limit) requires.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. The result rounds up to the nearest half-minute, giving a conservative estimate suited for most content.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device and is never stored, logged, or transmitted to any server.
Can I count characters for a tweet or social media post?
Yes — use the "characters without spaces" count for most platforms. Note that some platforms (like X/Twitter) count certain Unicode characters as two characters; this tool counts each character as one for simplicity.