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Word and character counter

Check the length of an essay, a meta description or a social post. The counts update while you type, and your text stays in your browser.

Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

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How to use the word counter

  1. Type or paste your text.

  2. Read the number of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.

  3. Use the reading time and the most used words to polish the text.

Frequently asked questions

How is the reading time calculated?

With an average of 238 words per minute for silent reading and 150 words per minute for speaking.

Does it count characters in emoji correctly?

Yes. Characters are counted as you see them, so an emoji or a letter with an accent counts as one character.

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