Word counter

Check the number of words and characters in a text before publishing or sending it.

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How to use

  1. Paste or write content in Your text; the counts update as you type.
  2. Check words, characters, characters without spaces, and lines. Estimated reading time uses 200 words per minute.
  3. Use Copy text to take the content to another app, Format this text to continue editing, or Clear to start again.

How it works

Platforms may count emoji and special characters differently; check the limit where you will use the text.

An example

The text “Hello, world!” has 2 words and 13 characters, including the space and punctuation.

Common questions

Do spaces and punctuation count as characters?

Yes. The character count includes spaces, punctuation marks, and line breaks.

Does the word count measure writing quality?

No. It helps you meet length limits, but it does not assess clarity, content, or grammar.