Word Counter
Type or paste your text to see live word, character, and reading-time stats, plus platform character limits — free, private, and processed entirely in your browser.
About the Word Counter
Our free online word counter gives content creators, students, and SEO specialists a live dashboard of text metrics — word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts, estimated read and speaking time, and progress bars for common platform limits like Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram captions, and Google SEO titles and descriptions.
Every metric updates instantly as you type, computed entirely inside your browser using plain JavaScript — nothing is ever uploaded to a server, so your text stays completely private.
How to Use the Word Counter
Step 1
Paste or type your text
Enter any text directly into the text area — an essay, article, or social post.
Step 2
Review the live metrics
Watch word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts, plus read and speaking time update instantly.
Step 3
Check platform limits
Use the progress bars to see if your text fits Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram, or SEO title/description limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is read time calculated?
Read time is based on the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses an average speaking pace of 130 words per minute.
Are spaces counted?
Yes. We display character counts both including and excluding spaces, so you have the exact count for any platform's requirements.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting and analysis happen 100% locally in your browser — your text is never sent to a server.
Does it cost money?
No. The word counter is 100% free to use, with no registration or account required.