Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, and speaking time in your browser.
Settings
Text
TXT, Markdown, CSV, TSV, LOG, SRT, and VTT are read as plain text sources.
Select text to see selection statistics.
Analysis
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Most common words
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Good to know
Good to know
The word counter counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and UTF-8 bytes directly in the browser, and also estimates reading and speaking time. A word frequency list shows the most used words, optionally with common filler words hidden, and a goal mode checks text against a minimum or maximum word or character count.
Typical searches include word counter, character counter, reading time calculator, and checking text length for a meta description. Processing runs fully locally in the browser, including for uploaded TXT files. Counting rules for words, characters, and reading time can differ slightly between systems, for example with emoji, hyphenation, or URLs.
Typical use cases
Check meta descriptions and SEO copy
Use goal mode to check title tags, meta descriptions, or snippet text against a character limit before publishing.
Estimate reading time for articles and scripts
Check the estimated reading or speaking time to fit blog posts, voiceover scripts, or presentations to a target length.
Spot repeated words while writing
Hide common filler words and use the frequency list to see which meaningful words repeat too often - useful for editing or SEO copy.
Tips for better results
Distinguish characters with and without spaces
Forms, CMS fields, and social media limits count characters differently. Check whether the target system counts spaces before relying on a single number.
Check UTF-8 bytes for limits with special characters
Some APIs and database fields limit size in bytes rather than characters. With emoji, accented letters, or CJK characters, the byte count differs from the character count - the UTF-8 byte figure shows the value that actually matters.
How it works
How it works
Step by step
Features
Features
Goal mode for word and character limits
Set a minimum and maximum and see immediately whether your text stays within the limit.
Word frequency without filler words
Hide common filler words for the selected language to spot meaningful repetitions.
Export text and statistics
Download the text as a TXT file or copy the text and statistics directly to the clipboard.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool count characters with or without spaces?
Both values are shown at the same time, since different target systems (forms, social media, CMS) use different rules.
How is reading time calculated?
The estimate is based on an average reading and speaking speed and the detected word count. Actual times depend on text difficulty and reading pace.
Are very long texts or files supported?
Yes, but for very large texts the word frequency list is skipped to protect browser memory and speed. The basic counts remain unaffected.