Word Counter

Count words, characters, lines, paragraphs, and reading time with live browser-side text stats.

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What is upgraded

More than word count

Track characters, lines, paragraphs, sentences, and reading time in one place.

Draft stays local

Your last text is restored from local storage when you return to the tool.

Ready for quick export

Copy the source text or download it as a TXT file without leaving the page.

17 words111 characters1 linesAbout 1 min read

Paste or type text to see live writing stats.

Writing stats17 words
Words17Whitespace-separated word count
Characters111Includes spaces and punctuation
No spaces95Characters with spaces removed
Paragraphs1Separated by blank lines
Sentences1Split on common sentence endings
Longest line111Helpful for layout or limit checks
Reading estimateAbout 1 min readCalculated using an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

Why use a word counter?

A good word counter helps you stay within content limits, review draft density, estimate reading time, and check headline or caption length without switching between multiple tools. This version keeps the experience simple, fast, and fully in the browser.

FAQs

Does this tool only count words?

No. It also counts characters, characters without spaces, lines, paragraphs, sentences, and reading time.

Does the counter update live?

Yes. The numbers update as you type, paste, clear, or replace the text in the editor.

Is my draft saved anywhere?

Your last text stays in local storage on your device so the tool can restore it when you return.

Can I use this for social captions, essays, or blog drafts?

Yes. It works well for quick content checks across captions, notes, articles, descriptions, and longer drafts.