Word Counter – Count Words, Characters & Reading Time

Quick answer

Type or paste your text into the box. The word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time update instantly. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.

Counts:: Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs
Extras:: Reading time, top keywords
Languages:: Works with most languages
Privacy:: Text never leaves your browser
Price:: Free, unlimited
Sign-up:: Not required

Essays, cover letters, social posts, meta descriptions and ad copy all have word or character limits. Our free word counter tells you exactly where you stand, live, while you write — and it works with English, Bangla, Spanish, Arabic and most other languages.

How to use Word Counter – step by step

1 Paste or type your textClick inside the box and start writing, or paste text from Word, Google Docs or anywhere else.
2 Read the live statsWords, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update as you type.
3 Check keyword useThe “Top keywords” list shows which words you repeat most — handy for SEO and editing.

Why use our Word Counter?

Instant results

No button to press — counts update with every keystroke.

Characters with & without spaces

Perfect for platforms that count characters differently.

Reading time

Based on an average adult reading speed of about 238 words per minute.

Keyword density

Spot overused words and improve variety in your writing.

Common word and character limits

Where	Typical limit
Google title tag	≈ 50–60 characters
Meta description	≈ 150–160 characters
X (Twitter) post	280 characters (standard accounts)
Instagram caption	2,200 characters
LinkedIn post	3,000 characters
College application essay	often 250–650 words

Limits can change, so always check the latest rules of the platform or institution.

How many pages is my word count?

As a rough guide, 500 words is about one single-spaced page or two double-spaced pages in a standard 12-point font. 1,000 words is about two single-spaced pages.

Need to fix capitalisation? Try our Case Converter. Writing meta tags? Use the Meta Tag Generator with built-in length checks.

Frequently asked questions

How does the word counter count words?

It counts groups of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words and contractions such as “don’t” count as one word.

Does it count characters with spaces?

Yes. You see both the total characters and the characters without spaces.

Is my text saved?

No. Everything is processed in your browser. Close the tab and the text is gone.

How is reading time calculated?

We divide the word count by about 238 words per minute, an average silent reading speed for adults.

Does it work in other languages?

Yes, it works with most languages that separate words with spaces, including Bangla, Hindi, Arabic and European languages.

Last updated November 2026 · Written and tested by the SmallEasyTools team.