Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly as you type. 100% free, private, and client-side.
Last updated 23 June 2026 · Built and maintained by Mustafa Bilgic
This word counter gives you an instant, accurate count of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time the moment you start typing. Everything runs in your own browser, so your text is never uploaded to a server. It is ideal for essays with strict word limits, blog posts, social media captions, meta descriptions, and academic assignments.
A word is any sequence of characters separated by whitespace (spaces, tabs, or line breaks). This matches the counting method used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs for most text. Sentences are counted by terminal punctuation (. ! ?), and paragraphs are separated by blank lines.
| Content Type | Typical Length |
|---|---|
| Meta description (SEO) | 140-160 characters |
| Tweet / X post | up to 280 characters |
| College admissions essay | 500-650 words |
| Standard blog post | 1,000-2,000 words |
| Pages (double-spaced, 12pt) | ~500 words per page |
Yes, the word counter is completely free with no sign-up, no limits, and no ads inside the tool itself. It runs entirely in your browser.
No. All counting happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device, which makes it safe for confidential documents.
Reading time uses an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute, then rounds to a friendly value. Times under one minute are shown in seconds.
A word is any group of characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Multiple spaces are collapsed, so the count matches what Word and Google Docs report.
Yes. The tool shows both total characters and characters excluding spaces, which is useful for platforms that count one or the other.