Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and more instantly
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Type or paste your text
About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste text. Handy for essays with strict limits, meta descriptions, tweets, ad copy and anything else where length matters. The counter runs locally, so drafts are never sent anywhere.
How to use the word counter
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update live.
- Edit the text until it fits your target length.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word count include spaces?
Word count never includes spaces; the character count is shown both with and without spaces so you can match whichever rule your platform uses.
What are common length limits to know?
Google meta descriptions: ~155 characters. Title tags: ~60 characters. X/Twitter posts: 280 characters. College essays often cap at 500 or 650 words.
Is my text stored or uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser and the text is discarded the moment you close the page.