Count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly. 100% free, no sign-up — nothing ever leaves this browser tab.
Word & Character Counter gives you a live count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type or paste text — no need to click a button or wait for a page reload.
Whether you're writing an essay with a word limit, a tweet with a character cap, or a school assignment with a page requirement, knowing your exact count matters. This tool updates instantly as you type, right in your browser.
No installs, no accounts — just your browser doing the work.
Scroll up (or tap the button above) to load the tool instantly — no account or install needed.
Add your file, text, or numbers into the tool above.
Sensible defaults are already selected — tweak anything you need.
Your result is generated locally and ready in seconds — no waiting room.
No button to click — counts refresh instantly with every keystroke.
Your text stays in this browser tab and is never uploaded.
There's nothing to process on a server — it's all just fast local JavaScript.
Because Word & Character Counter runs locally, teams handling sensitive data — finance, HR, legal, operations — can use it without the compliance questions that come with uploading documents to a third-party server.
Both counts are shown — with spaces and without — so you can use whichever your requirement calls for.
It's based on an average adult reading speed, so treat it as a helpful estimate rather than an exact figure.
No. Word & Character Counter runs entirely in your browser.