Type or paste text and see the count update as you go: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and how long it takes to read or say out loud. No button to press, and nothing is sent anywhere; it's counted right in your browser.
Good for
- Checking a post, bio, or caption against a platform's character limit before you submit it.
- Hitting a word count target for an assignment, essay, or article.
- Timing a speech or a video script against how long it'll actually take to say.
Frequently asked questions
Does this send my text anywhere?
No. Counting is plain arithmetic done right in your browser; nothing here is sent to a server or saved anywhere.
How is reading time calculated?
From an average adult silent-reading speed. It's an estimate, since actual reading time varies with how dense or technical the text is and how fast any one person reads.
What counts as a sentence or a paragraph?
A sentence is text ending in ., ! or ?. A paragraph is text separated by a blank line. Unusual punctuation or formatting can throw off the exact count, so treat both as close estimates rather than exact.