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Word & Character Counter Online

Q: How does the online word and character counter work?

Type or paste text into the editor. The word, character, sentence and paragraph totals update instantly in your browser.

Q: Does the character count include spaces?

The main character count includes spaces and punctuation. A separate statistic shows characters without spaces.

Q: Is this word and character counter free?

Yes. The online counter is free to use and does not require registration.

Use this free online word and character counter to check words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly—plus reading time, speaking time and your most-used words.

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Text insights

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Average word length0 letters

Reading time0 sec

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Top keywords

Your most-used meaningful words will appear here.

Word goal

Set a target and watch your progress.

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Free online word and character counter

This text counter gives writers an instant word count and character count in one place. Use it for essays, articles, application forms, social posts, speeches and assignments. Results update as you type, so you can meet a required limit without interrupting your writing flow.

Count words and characters

Track total words, characters with spaces and characters without spaces for school, work and social media.

Estimate reading and speaking time

See how long your text may take to read silently or deliver aloud at a natural pace.

Review your text structure

Check sentences, paragraphs and frequently used keywords to spot repetition and improve readability.

Word and character counter FAQ

How does the online word and character counter work?

Type or paste text into the editor. Words are separated by whitespace, while sentence and paragraph totals are detected from punctuation and line breaks. Every result updates instantly.

Does the character count include spaces?

Yes. The large character count includes spaces and punctuation. “Characters without spaces” gives you a second total with all whitespace removed.

Is this word and character counter free?

Yes. You can use the online counter for free, with no registration or download required.

How are reading and speaking times calculated?

Reading time uses an average pace of 225 words per minute, while speaking time uses 130 words per minute. Actual time varies by reader and content.

Is my writing private?

Yes. All analysis happens locally in your browser. The text you enter is not uploaded or saved by the counter.