Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real-time. Perfect for essays, articles, and content writing.
How to Use the Word Counter
Real-time counting: Simply type or paste your text into the box above. The tool automatically counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type.
Reading time: Get an estimate of how long it takes to read your text (based on 200 words per minute average reading speed).
Character limits: Use this tool to check if your text fits platform-specific limits like Twitter (280 characters), SMS (160 characters), or Instagram captions (2,200 characters).
Common Use Cases
- Academic writing - Check essay and paper word requirements
- Content creation - Optimize blog posts and articles for SEO
- Social media - Ensure posts fit character limits
- Professional writing - Track progress on reports and documents
About this tool
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with an estimated reading time. Your text is saved only in your own browser, so it is still there if you reload, and you can clear it at any time.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text.
- Read the live totals.
- Copy, download or clear the text with the buttons.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced, in a 12-point font.
What counts as a word?
Anything separated by spaces. “well-known” counts as one word.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting happens on your device.