How to Count Words and Characters
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time for any text.
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Open Word Counter
Go to the Word Counter tool.
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Paste or Type Text
Enter your text in the input area. Statistics update in real-time as you type.
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View Statistics
See word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count.
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Check Reading Time
The estimated reading time helps you gauge if your content length is appropriate.
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Use for Compliance
Check against word limits for essays, social media posts, or SEO meta descriptions.
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