Count words and characters instantly
Our free word counter provides comprehensive text statistics in real-time. Simply paste or type your text to see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Essential for writers, students, and professionals.
Counts individual words separated by spaces. Essential for essays with word limits, social media posts, and article lengths.
Total characters including spaces. Important for Twitter/X posts (280 limit), SMS messages (160 limit), and form fields.
Useful for pricing translations, typing tests, and understanding actual content density.
Counts sentences ending with periods, exclamation marks, or question marks. Helps analyze writing style and complexity.
Counts blocks of text separated by blank lines. Important for formatting and readability analysis.
Estimated based on average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. Helps content planning and presentation timing.
Twitter/X Post: 280 characters
SMS Text Message: 160 characters
Meta Description: 150-160 characters
High School Essay: 500-1000 words
College Essay: 1500-5000 words
Blog Post: 1000-2500 words
Short Story: 1000-7500 words
Novel: 50,000+ words
Meet essay and assignment word count requirements for school and university.
Track manuscript progress, meet publisher requirements, and maintain consistent chapter lengths.
Optimize blog posts, social media content, and SEO meta descriptions.
Calculate project scope and pricing based on word or character counts.
Stay within platform character limits for posts, bios, and comments.
Keep resumes and cover letters concise and within recommended lengths.
Under 500 words: Be concise. Every word must add value. Perfect for social media and brief communications.
500-1000 words: Focus on one main idea. Use short paragraphs for online readability.
1000-2500 words: Include introduction, body points, and conclusion. Ideal for blog posts and articles.
2500+ words: Use subheadings, bullet points, and images to break up text. Great for comprehensive guides.
Yes, statistics update instantly as you type or paste text. No need to click any buttons.
The counter can handle very large texts, limited only by your device's memory. It works well with documents of any size.
Based on average adult reading speed of approximately 225 words per minute. Actual time varies by content complexity and reader.