Word & character
counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type. Stay under platform limits, hit word-count targets, and write with precision.

Your text
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Avg. word length
0
characters
Social media limits
LinkedIn
0 / 3,000
Instagram
0 / 2,200
Facebook
0 / 63,206
X (Twitter)
0 / 280
TikTok
0 / 2,200
How to use

Real-time stats in 3 steps

No signup, no upload, nothing to install. Paste your text and the counter does the rest. The numbers are updated in real-time as you type or update the text.

Step 1

Type or paste your text

Drop your draft, essay, tweet, or caption into the editor above. You can paste from Word, Google Docs, an email, or anywhere else, formatting is automatically stripped.

Step 2

Watch the stats update

The counter updates with every keystroke. See word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, average word length, and estimated reading and speaking time.

Step 3

Hit your target

Track your progress against social media character limits with the live progress bars. Bars turn yellow when you approach the limit and red when you cross it while typing your message.

Why use it

More than just a counter

Most counters give you words and characters. This one gives you the full picture, every metric you need to write to length, on time, and within limits.

Live updates

Every stat recalculates as you type, no button to click, no refresh, no delay. Watch your word count climb in real time.

Reading & speaking time

Estimates based on 200 words per minute for reading and 130 for speaking. Perfect for blog posts, presentations, and video scripts.

Platform limit tracker

Live progress bars for LinkedIn (3,000), Instagram (2,200), Facebook (63,206), X (280), and TikTok (2,200) so you always know if you're within bounds.

100% private

Everything runs in your browser. Your text never gets uploaded, logged, or stored, close the tab and it's gone forever.

Sentence & paragraph counts

Great for academic writing, where structure matters as much as word count. See how your text breaks down beyond just letters and words.

Works on any device

Fully responsive, type on your phone, tablet, or laptop. The stats card stacks nicely on small screens so you never lose track of your numbers.

Who it's for

Built for every kind of writer

Whether you're polishing a tweet or finishing a thesis, accurate counts and live feedback make the difference between hitting your target and missing it.

Students

Essays come with word-count requirements. This counter shows you exactly where you are and how much more you need to write, no surprises when you hit the submit button.

Writers & Authors

Daily word-count goals are the writer's bread and butter. Track your progress, time your reading sessions, and check sentence and paragraph counts for better pacing.

Marketers & SMM

Every platform has a character limit (such as X Twitter), and they're all different. Use the live limit tracker to write copy that fits perfectly on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, without trial and error.

Bloggers & Journalists

Meet your editor's word count to the letter. Reading-time estimates also help you set accurate "5-minute read" badges on your articles for better reader expectations.

Speakers & Podcasters

Speaking time estimates help you fit talks into time slots and plan podcast segments. Aim for 130 words per minute for natural pacing and clear delivery during presentations or recorded content.

Developers & Editors

Need exact character counts for tweets, meta descriptions, alt text, or commit messages? Get instant counts with no hidden whitespace surprises or formatting inconsistencies.