Word Counter
Words, characters, sentences, and reading time — live.
100% in your browser — nothing uploadedGoogle meta: ~155 · X/Twitter: 280 · SMS: 160 characters
Type or paste text and watch every metric update live: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time. Useful for essays with word limits, meta descriptions, tweets, and video scripts.
Reference limits are shown for common targets — Google meta descriptions (~155 characters), X/Twitter posts (280), and SMS (160) — so you can see at a glance whether you fit.
FAQ
How is a word counted?
Any run of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated compounds like "state-of-the-art" count as one word.
How is reading time estimated?
At 225 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser and the text is discarded when you close the page.