Word counter
Check an essay, bio or post against its word or character limit as you type.
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
- Speaking time
- 0 min
How to use the word counter
Reading time assumes 200 words a minute and speaking time 130 words a minute, typical averages for adults.
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Counts update instantly as you write.
- Use the character count for limits like a 160-character SMS or a 3,000-character LinkedIn post.
Questions
Does it count Hindi and other Indian languages?
Yes. Words are counted by the spaces between them, so Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and other scripts are counted correctly.
Are numbers and hyphenated words counted?
Yes. "2026" counts as one word, and a hyphenated term like "well-known" counts as one word.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type or paste leaves your device.