Free tool

Word & Character Counter

Paste any text to instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.

0

Words

0

Characters (with spaces)

0

Characters (no spaces)

0

Sentences

0

Paragraphs

0 min

Reading time

  1. 1

    Paste the text

    Paste or type the content you want counted into the text box.

  2. 2

    See results instantly

    Numbers update as you type - no button to click.

  3. 3

    Check against your target

    Compare the word count against a platform's limit (meta description, social post, target article length).

Useful for many content types

From meta descriptions to social posts to long-form articles - each content type has its own ideal length.

Reading time helps gauge engagement

Estimated reading time (based on average reading speed) helps you picture the actual reader experience.

No length limit

Paste an entire multi-thousand-word article - it's all processed right in your browser, no artificial limit.

How is reading time calculated?+

Based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute - a commonly used figure across reading/writing tools.

Does the character count include spaces?+

The tool shows both: character count with spaces and without, so you can check against a platform's specific character limit.

Is the content I paste saved anywhere?+

No - every count runs directly in your browser, nothing is sent or stored anywhere.

Want this automated for every article?

AI Brand Visibility's pipeline checks and optimizes this automatically for every article it generates - no need to do it by hand each time.

AI Content Generation