Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time.
Whether you are writing a blog post, academic essay, social media caption, or meeting a publisher's word limit, counting words and characters accurately matters. This free word counter provides an instant live count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs as you type or paste your text. No need to copy and paste into a separate app.
How to use this tool
- Paste or type your text into the input area.
- Word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count update automatically.
- Use the clear button to reset and start with new text.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, and line breaks) and counting non-empty segments. Hyphenated words like "well-known" are typically counted as one word.
What is the character limit for Twitter / X?
Twitter / X allows up to 280 characters per post (previously 140). Use this tool to paste your tweet draft and confirm it fits within the limit.
How many words is a standard essay page?
A double-spaced page with standard 12pt font contains approximately 250–300 words. A single-spaced page holds about 500–600 words.
Does this tool count characters with or without spaces?
This tool shows both: characters including spaces, and characters excluding spaces. Most character limits (like Twitter) count spaces as characters.