Word & Character Counter
Writing limits vary: some count spaces, some count words, and some count underlying characters differently. This counter reports several measurements so you can compare them with the system that will receive your text. Words use browser Unicode segmentation where available, while character counts use Unicode code points. Paragraphs are separated by blank lines and reading time assumes two hundred words per minute. Treat sentence counts and reading time as estimates, especially for abbreviations, code snippets and multilingual content.
Your workspace
Runs locally in your browserResult
Your input is processed locally in your browser unless explicitly stated otherwise. Inputs are not saved by this tool.
How to use this tool
Paste or type text. Counts update locally as you write. Clear the field to reset all statistics.
Example
Input
Hello world.
A second paragraph.Output
5 words; 2 paragraphs; about 1 minute reading timeWhat does this tool do?
Text counts help fit drafts into editorial limits and estimate reading time. This counter uses Unicode-aware word segmentation where the browser supports it.
Common mistakes and limitations
Characters are counted as Unicode code points, so combined emoji may count as several characters. Sentence boundaries are approximate. Reading time assumes 200 words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
Are spaces included in character count?
The total includes whitespace. A separate count excludes all whitespace characters.