Word & Character Counter
Get detailed statistics about your text and reading time.
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About Word & Character Counter
Get instant, detailed statistics on your writing. Beyond just counting words and characters, this tool calculates estimated reading time and provides breakdown of lines and non-space characters, helping you meet specific length requirements.
How to Use
- Start typing or paste your text into the main analysis area.
- The counters for words, characters, and lines will update in real-time.
- Check the 'Reading Time' section to see how long it takes to read your text at an average speed.
- Use the 'Characters (no spaces)' metric for specific social media or publishing limits.
Common Use Cases
- Ensuring social media posts (like X/Twitter or LinkedIn) fit within character limits.
- Checking the word count for school essays, blog posts, or articles.
- Estimating speaking time for speeches based on reading speed.
Technical Details
Utilizes Regex-based tokenization to accurately count words across different languages and handle various whitespace characters correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are spaces counted as characters?
- Yes, standard character counts include spaces. However, we also provide a 'Characters (no spaces)' count for your convenience.
- Is my text saved anywhere?
- No. Your text is processed entirely in your browser's memory and is cleared when you close or refresh the page.
100% Private & Secure
This tool runs entirely in your browser using client-side technology. Your files and data are never sent to a server, ensuring 100% privacy and speed.