Word Counter

Count words and text metrics online for essays, articles, SEO copy, schoolwork, and editing with live word, character, sentence, and reading-time stats.

Your text

Words

Characters

Without spaces

Sentences

Paragraphs

Reading time

<1 min

Speaking time

<1 min

How to use this tool

1
Paste or type text into the editor area.
2
Review the live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
3
Edit the text until it fits your target platform, assignment, or publishing limit.

Why people use it

Useful for essays, articles, SEO copy, social posts, and editing passes.
Shows the most common writing metrics in one place.
Helps you stay within limits without using a full editor suite.

Practical tips

Word count is helpful for essays and articles, while character count often matters more for social and SEO.

Sentence and paragraph counts are useful when reviewing structure, not just length.

Reading time is approximate and works best as a rough editorial guide.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the character counter?

This page focuses more on writing-oriented metrics such as words and reading time, while the character counter emphasizes raw character and text-length measurements.

Does it update live?

Yes. The metrics update as you type or paste text into the input area.

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