How is reading time calculated?

Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute and speaking time about 150 words per minute — typical averages for adult silent reading and spoken presentations.

Does this tool store or send my text anywhere?

No, all counting happens locally in your browser as you type — nothing is transmitted.

How are sentences and paragraphs counted?

Sentences are detected by terminal punctuation (. ! ?) and paragraphs by line breaks.

Does the counter support languages without spaces, like Chinese or Japanese?

Yes. Chinese, Japanese, Thai and other languages written without spaces are split into words with your browser's built-in word segmenter, so word counts are close to what a dictionary-aware count gives. Character counts are always exact.

Is there a limit to how much text I can paste in?

There's no hard cap enforced by the tool, but since counting runs live in your browser as you type, extremely large documents (tens of thousands of words) may make updates feel less instant.

Does the character count include spaces?

The tool shows both character count with spaces and without, so you can see either figure depending on what you need, such as matching a strict character limit for a form or platform.

Can I count words in a specific selection instead of the whole text?

No, the counter currently tallies the entire contents of the text box rather than a highlighted selection. Paste only the portion you want counted if you need a partial count.

Which character limits can I check?

Presets cover an X / Twitter post (280), SEO title (60), meta description (160), SMS (160), LinkedIn post (3,000) and Instagram caption (2,200), or you can enter your own limit. The bar turns amber near the limit and red once you go over.

What is keyword density?

Keyword density is how often a word or phrase appears as a share of all words. Type one into the keyword box to see its count and percentage; for SEO a focus keyword is often used around 1–2% of the time.

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Word & Character Counter

Live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts, reading and speaking time, top words, keyword density and character-limit checks — 100% private.

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Word & Character Counter lets you: Live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts, reading and speaking time, top words, keyword density and character-limit checks — 100% private. To start, enter text directly, or paste content from anywhere.

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Paste or type your text
Enter text directly, or paste content from anywhere.
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View live stats
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly.
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Check reading time
See an estimated reading time based on average reading speed.
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Check limits and keywords
Pick a limit such as a tweet or SEO title to see how many characters are left, and type a keyword to see how often it appears.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Does this tool store or send my text anywhere?

How are sentences and paragraphs counted?

Does the counter support languages without spaces, like Chinese or Japanese?

Is there a limit to how much text I can paste in?

Does the character count include spaces?

Can I count words in a specific selection instead of the whole text?

Which character limits can I check?

What is keyword density?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Does this tool store or send my text anywhere?

How are sentences and paragraphs counted?

Does the counter support languages without spaces, like Chinese or Japanese?

Is there a limit to how much text I can paste in?

Does the character count include spaces?

Can I count words in a specific selection instead of the whole text?

Which character limits can I check?

What is keyword density?

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