Word Counter
Count words, characters and more as you type
Free Online Word Counter
Live word, character, sentence and reading-time counts
This word counter updates instantly as you type or paste text, showing your word count, character count (with and without spaces), number of sentences and paragraphs, and estimated reading time. It is perfect for essays with a word limit, articles, meta descriptions, social media posts and any writing where length matters. Everything runs in your browser, so your text stays private and is never uploaded.
Features
Words & Characters
Live counts including characters with and without spaces.
Sentences & Paragraphs
See structure at a glance for cleaner writing.
Reading Time
Estimated reading time at about 200 words per minute.
Private & Free
Your text never leaves your device.
Words → Pages & Common Limits
Words → pages (approx., 12 pt)
- 250 words ≈ 1 page (double-spaced) / 0.5 page (single)
- 1,000 words ≈ 4 / 2 pages
- 2,500 words ≈ 10 / 5 pages
- 5,000 words ≈ 20 / 10 pages
Common limits
- X (Twitter) post — 280 characters
- Instagram bio — 150 characters
- Google meta description — ~155-160 characters
- SEO title tag — ~60 characters
- IELTS/TOEFL essay — min. 250 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the word count calculated?
Words are counted as groups of non-space characters, so any sequence separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
Does it count characters with spaces?
Yes. It shows both the total character count including spaces and the count without spaces, which is useful for platforms with strict limits.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Is my text stored?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser and your text is never sent anywhere.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
Roughly 4 pages double-spaced or 2 pages single-spaced at 12 pt. Handwritten text usually takes about twice as many pages.
Is it free, and is there a length limit?
It's completely free with no sign-up and no length limit — everything is counted in your browser.