Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Free to use online with no sign-up. Fast and mobile-friendly.

Useful for essays, social posts, metadata and any writing with word or character limits.

Example

At roughly 200 words per minute, 1,000 words is about five minutes of reading.

Frequently asked questions

Is the word & character counter free to use?: Yes. The tool is free to use and does not require an account.
Is my input stored?: For browser-based tools, your input stays on your device. The URL shortener is the exception because short links must be stored to redirect later.