Count words and characters live

For writers, students and editors tuning a draft before publication, Word Counter keeps the essential totals visible while they type.

Count words, characters and lines as you type, and watch the estimated reading time update instantly. No upload or storage is involved.

How to use

Paste or type your text into the main input area.
Watch the word, character and line counters update while you type.
Check the estimated reading time to judge how long your content is.
Edit the text if the totals exceed your limit, then review the updated result.

Example

A writer is preparing an article and needs to stay under a word limit. They paste the draft, watch the counter change with every edit and trim passages that are too long before sending the text to a client or publishing it.

Limits and formats

Word counting rules may differ from those in a word processor or CMS.
Reading time is an estimate, not an exact measurement of your audience.
Accented characters and punctuation are counted according to the tool’s logic.
The tool does not fix spelling and does not judge the quality of your text.

Where processing happens

Everything runs in your browser: totals are recalculated locally as you type or paste text. No data is uploaded, shared or stored.

Frequently asked questions

Are spaces counted as characters?

The character counter usually includes spaces and line breaks according to the method used by the tool. If you need to compare with another platform, check whether it counts spaces before you adjust your text to meet a limit.

Does the counter work with an imported file?

You can import a compatible text file, then the content appears in the input area and the totals are recalculated. The accepted formats are shown by the tool during import, and the counting stays local.

Can I count words in a text written in several languages?

Yes, the tool counts the text you provide without a language dictionary. For languages that do not use spaces between words, the word count may be less reliable and should be interpreted carefully before being used as a strict constraint.