Word Counter
Count words, characters, lines, and estimate reading time.
Words
2
Characters
9
Lines
1
Reading Time
< 1 min
Informational only; verify critical results independently.
How to use
- Paste or type text into the box; counts update as you edit.
- Check the word count to meet limits (e.g. essays, abstracts, meta descriptions).
- Use character count (with or without spaces) for tweets, titles, or form limits.
- Use line count for code, lists, or log output.
- Use the reading time estimate (e.g. 200 words/min) for articles or scripts.
- Clear or paste new text to start over; we don’t store your content.
Examples
- Meet a 500-word essay minimum
- Stay under 280 characters for a tweet
- Check meta description under 155 characters
- Estimate reading time for a 1,200-word post
- Count lines in a pasted list or log
- Verify abstract length (e.g. 150–200 words)
FAQ
- How is reading time calculated?
- Roughly 200 words per minute for average reading; adjust mentally for dense or simple text.
- Why doesn’t this match Word or Google Docs?
- Different tools count hyphens, numbers, or contractions differently; use one tool consistently for a project.
- Do hyphens count as one word or two?
- We treat hyphenated phrases as one word (e.g. 'well-known' = 1). Some style guides differ.
- Are spaces included in character count?
- We show both: characters with spaces and without. Use the one your requirement specifies.
- What about other languages?
- Character and line counts work for any script. Word count is most reliable for space-separated languages (e.g. English).
- Is my text stored or sent?
- No. Counting runs in your browser; we don’t save or transmit your text.
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Last updated: 2025-09-15