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Character and Word Counter
Track text length in real time for essays, social posts, SEO snippets, and product copy. Paste content once and see every key metric instantly.
Text Editor
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Word Goal
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Live Results
Characters
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No Spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Lines
0
Reading Time0 sec
Speaking Time0 sec
Avg Word Length0
Longest Word-
Length Limits
Meta Description0 / 160
X Post0 / 280
Instagram Caption0 / 2200
About This Counter
This tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), lines, sentences, and paragraphs using straightforward browser-side text parsing. It is built for quick drafting and content checks.
How to Use
- Paste or type text in the editor.
- Set an optional word goal to track progress.
- Use the limit bars to quickly validate post length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are calculated by splitting trimmed text on whitespace. Multiple spaces and line breaks are treated as separators.
Do characters include spaces and line breaks?
Yes. The character metric includes all characters. The no-spaces metric removes all whitespace for tighter limits.
Is this tool private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser and no input text is sent to a server.
Privacy & Limitations
- All calculations run entirely in your browser -- nothing is sent to any server.
- Results are estimates and may vary based on actual conditions.
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Character & Word Counter FAQ
How does this character and word counter calculate words?
Words are counted by splitting trimmed text on whitespace. Multiple spaces and line breaks are treated as separators.
Does character count include spaces?
Yes. Character count includes spaces, punctuation, and line breaks. This tool also shows a no-spaces character count.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated using about 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 130 words per minute.
Is my text uploaded or stored?
No. All counting is done in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.