Word & Character Counter
Counts update as you type or paste. Enter a limit (e.g. 500 words or 1,000 characters) to see how many are left.
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Characters
0
Without spaces
0
Bytes (2 per non-ASCII)
0
Bytes (UTF-8)
0
Line breaks
Words
0
Sentences
0
Lines / paragraphs
0
Reading time
0
Your text is kept temporarily in this browser so you can pick up after a reload. “Clear” deletes it as well.
Count words and characters as you type
Essays, job applications, social posts and ad copy often come with a limit. Paste your text and every count updates instantly; your draft is kept in this browser so it's still there if you close the tab.
- Characters — every character including spaces (and line breaks, unless you turn that off). Emoji count as one character.
- Without spaces — spaces, tabs and line breaks excluded, as some forms require.
- Words — groups of characters separated by spaces.
- Bytes — UTF-8 bytes, used by many databases and SMS/API limits (accented letters take 2 bytes, most Asian characters 3, emoji 4). The legacy count treats every non-ASCII character as 2 bytes.
- Reading time — estimated at about 238 words per minute, an average silent-reading speed for adults.
Working to a limit
- Paste your text from Word, Google Docs or anywhere else.
- Enter the limit and choose what it counts — characters, characters without spaces, words or bytes.
- If you're over, try “Tidy extra spaces” first to remove repeated spaces and blank lines.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Word give a different word count?
Tools treat hyphens, dashes, numbers and URLs slightly differently. The difference is usually only a few words.
Is my text saved?
Only in this browser's local storage so it survives a reload. It's never sent to a server. “Clear” removes it.
What limits do common platforms use?
They change over time, so check the platform's current guidelines; enter that number as the limit here.
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