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Free Online Word and Character Counter
TextCount words, characters, sentences, and reading time in real-time.
ttb run word-counter
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📖 ~1 min read|🎤 ~1 min speak
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How to Use Word Counter
Type or paste your text into the editor. The tool instantly calculates your word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. It's perfect for checking Twitter character limits, blog post lengths, or meeting essay requirements. The counts update in real-time — no need to click any buttons.
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Paste text content
Paste your document, essay, or social media post into the main text area.
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Check live metrics
Instantly view your total word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count.
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Review reading time
Check your estimated reading time to ensure your content suits your audience's attention span.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers of English text.
Does it count HTML tags as words?+
Yes, if you paste HTML markup, the tags will be counted. For a pure word count of content only, paste plain text without HTML tags.
Is there a character limit?+
No practical limit. The tool runs in your browser and can handle very large texts without any issues.