Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs — plus estimate reading time. Free & instant.
The Online Word Counter is a real-time text analysis tool that counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type or paste content. Cloud-based text editors often store your documents on external servers. This tool performs all analysis locally inside your browser with no data transmission.
The counter updates instantly on every keystroke, letting you monitor text length for essays, social media posts, SEO content, or any format with a character or word limit. Your text never leaves your device.
Analyzing your text involves these steps:
This tool is helpful for the following tasks:
Does this tool save my text?
No. Your text is not saved to localStorage or any server. Once you clear the editor or close the tab, the content is gone.
How is "reading time" calculated?
The reading time estimate is based on an average adult reading speed of approximately 200–250 words per minute.
Does it count spaces as characters?
Yes. The tool displays both the total character count (including spaces) and the count without spaces so you can match whichever platform limit applies.
What counts as a "sentence"?
Any sequence ending with a period, exclamation mark, or question mark is counted as a sentence.
All text analysis, character counting, and reading time calculations are processed entirely inside your browser. Your content is never stored, transmitted, or seen by any server.
Absolutely not. Your privacy is paramount. Everything happens locally in your browser tab. Once you close it, your text is gone forever from our end (because it was never here in the first place!).
We use an average estimate of 200 words per minute, which is standard for most adults. It gives you a rough idea of how long it will take someone to finish your article.
Definitely! Whether it's for X (Twitter), LinkedIn, or Instagram captions, the character counter (with and without spaces) is your best friend for staying within those limits.
We haven't found a limit yet! Whether it's a short tweet or a full thesis chapter, the tool is built to handle it effortlessly.
Yes, the tool is fully responsive. You can count words on the go from your smartphone or tablet just as easily as on a desktop.