Word & Character Counter
Words, characters, read time.
Word & Character Counter at a glance
Word & Character Counter is a free online text tool you can use right now to words, characters, read time โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
- Price
- Free โ no trial, no paid tier, no watermark
- Sign-up
- Not required
- Where it runs
- In your browser โ nothing is uploaded to a server
- Works on
- Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge โ desktop, tablet and phone
- Category
- Text Tools
About Word & Character Counter
The Word & Character Counter instantly counts the words, characters and estimated reading time in any text. Ideal for essays, blog posts, social captions and anything with a length limit.
Paste or type your text and the stats update live as you write. Everything runs in your browser, so your writing stays completely private.
How to use Word & Character Counter
- Paste or type your text.
- See the breakdown update in real time.
- Use the insights to improve your content.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes โ you get both the word count and the character count so you can meet any limit precisely.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser and your text is never uploaded or saved.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated from your word count using an average adult reading speed of around 200โ250 words per minute.