Words are counted as non-empty groups separated by whitespace after leading and trailing whitespace is removed.
Text Tool
Word & Character Counter
Paste or type text to receive live writing statistics, estimated reading and speaking time, and common content-limit indicators.
- Instant results
- Mobile friendly
- Free to use
Live writing analysis
LiveCount words and characters
Statistics update automatically while you type or paste text.
0Words
0Characters
0No spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0Lines
0 secReading time
0 secSpeaking time
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Simple instructions
How to use the Word & Character Counter
Follow these steps to get a clear result.
- 1
Type or paste text into the editor.
- 2
Review the statistics as they update.
- 3
Use Clean spacing when imported text contains repeated spaces.
- 4
Copy the edited text or clear the editor.
Frequently asked questions
Word & Character Counter FAQ
The page shows both total characters and characters excluding whitespace.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute. Actual speed varies.
