QUICK GUIDE
Count words and characters instantly
The live word counter updates as you type or edit. It reports word count, total characters, characters excluding spaces, and an estimated reading time.
FREE ONLINE CALCULATOR
Word & Character Counter
Paste or type text to count words, characters, characters without spaces, and estimated reading time as you go. Your text stays in this browser.
Open the word & character counterNo account needed. Your calculation stays in your browser.
QUICK GUIDE
A private writing check
Text is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. Use the counts as a quick guide; different publishers may define word and character limits differently.
COMMON QUESTIONS
About the word & character counter
Does the word counter count spaces?
It shows both the total character count and a separate character count without spaces.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Text is counted in your browser and is not sent to a server.