Word and character counter
Live counts for words, characters, sentences, and reading time.
Words
0
Characters
0
Sentences
0
Reading time
0s
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How to use this tool
Type or paste into the box. Every count updates as you go, so there is no button to press.
How the counts work
Words are runs of characters separated by spaces. Characters include spaces. Sentences are counted by the periods, question marks, and exclamation marks they end with. Reading time assumes an average of 200 words per minute.
A real example
Writing a meta description with a 160 character limit, or an essay with a word target, becomes easy when the number updates live. You can trim to fit without guessing.
Common questions
Why does the sentence count look off?
It counts sentence-ending punctuation. Abbreviations with periods, like e.g., can nudge the count, which is normal for a quick estimate.