Tool
Word Counter
Measure your writing quickly with word, character, and reading-time insights.
About the Word Counter
Type or paste any piece of writing here and get an instant read on its size — useful for hitting an essay word limit, keeping a social post under a character cap, or estimating how long an article will take a reader to get through. The count updates as you type, so there's no button to press and no waiting.
Things you can do here
- •Word count — see how many words are in your text as you write.
- •Character count — track total characters, including and excluding spaces.
- •Reading time estimate — get a rough idea of how long the text takes to read at an average pace.
How to use the Word Counter
- Paste or type your draft.
- Review words, characters, and characters without spaces.
- Use the reading-time estimate to plan content length.
Example:
Draft a short product announcement.Word Counter FAQ
How is reading time estimated?
The estimate uses the word count and an average reading pace, so it is a useful approximation rather than a guarantee.