Character & Word Counter
Count characters, words, and more in your text
Enter Your Text
How to use Character & Word Counter
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Enter your text
Type or paste the text you want to analyze into the text box, and the counts update instantly as you go.
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Read the statistics
View live totals for characters, words, lines, sentences, and paragraphs, along with estimated reading and speaking times.
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Adjust the speeds
Open the settings to set your own reading and speaking words-per-minute, or enable the frequency tables for deeper analysis.
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Use the results
Copy your text or note the figures, for example to stay within a character limit for a post or meta description.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does the counter measure?
It counts total characters, characters without spaces, words, lines, sentences, and paragraphs, and also breaks down letters, digits, spaces, and punctuation so you get a full picture of your text.
How are reading and speaking times calculated?
The tool divides your word count by a words-per-minute rate. The defaults reflect average reading and speaking speeds, and you can change both rates in the settings to match your own pace.
Does it count spaces and punctuation as characters?
Yes. The total character count includes spaces and punctuation, and a separate figure shows the count without spaces, which is the metric many platforms use for their limits.
What are the frequency tables for?
When enabled, they show how often each character and word appears and surface your top keywords, which is useful for spotting repetition and checking keyword density in SEO copy.
Does it work in real time and stay private?
Yes. The statistics update live as you type, everything runs in your browser so your text is never uploaded, and the tool is free with no sign-up required.
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