Free Word Counter Online — Character, Sentence & Paragraph Count
Characters
Including spaces
Characters
Without spaces
Words
Total word count
Lines
Line breaks
Paragraphs
Paragraph breaks
Sentences
Sentence count
Reading Time
225 words per minute
Speaking Time
155 words per minute
How to Use the Word Counter
Count Words for Essays and Articles
Instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time. Essential for meeting academic word limits or content briefs.
Check Character Limit for Social Media
Twitter/X allows 280 characters. LinkedIn posts perform best under 1,300 characters. Paste your text to check before posting.
Estimate Reading Time
The word counter shows estimated reading time based on average reading speed (200 WPM). Useful for blog posts, landing pages, and documentation.
SEO Content Analysis
Check keyword density and word count for SEO purposes. Google typically prefers 1,500+ words for ranking articles on competitive topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words online for free?
Paste your text into the word counter. It instantly shows word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count.
Does the word counter work for non-English text?
Yes. The counter works for any language, counting words separated by spaces and punctuation.
Is there a word limit for the counter?
No. The tool runs in your browser with no upload, so there's no server-side limit on text length.