Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time as you type.
About the Word Counter
Word Counter instantly tracks the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in any piece of text you paste or type. Perfect for essays, blog posts, product descriptions and tweet-length copy.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the large input box.
- Watch the live counters update on every keystroke.
- Copy the stats or clear and try a new piece.
Benefits & key features
- Live updates without clicking a button — friction-free writing flow.
- Separate character counts for space-inclusive and exclusive totals.
- Helps you hit platform limits (Twitter 280, TikTok bio 80, SEO meta 155).
- Pairs with Character Counter when you need fine-grained control.
Pro tip
Reading time is roughly 200 words per minute. Aim for 3-5 minutes (600-1000 words) for most blog articles to hit the Google 'comprehensive content' sweet spot.