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Character and Word Counter
Count characters, words, lines, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in your browser.
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Your text is counted locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Useful for
Check post length before publishing
Characters with spaces98
Characters without spaces84
CJK characters0
English words15
Lines / paragraphs1 / 1
Estimated reading time1 min
Target gapRemaining 716
Quick answer
Count characters, words, lines, paragraphs, and reading time
Paste or type text to see live counts for characters, English-style words, lines, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time.
Word boundaries and reading speed vary by language and context, so the word and time figures are practical estimates rather than editorial certification.
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About this tool
Count characters, words, lines, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in your browser.
Your text is counted locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
How to use it
- Paste or type text into the box.
- Review character, word, line, and paragraph counts.
- Edit the text and the results update automatically.
Common use cases
- Check post length before publishing
- Count words in drafts
- Estimate reading time for short copy
- Review titles, descriptions, comments, and form text before submitting
What the Counts Mean
Different platforms limit different things. Some count characters with spaces, while others focus on words or lines.
| Metric | What it helps with | Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Characters with spaces | Social posts, titles, metadata | Spaces and punctuation count. |
| English words | Draft length and writing targets | Numbers and simple hyphenated words are counted. |
| Reading time | Quick content planning | This is only an estimate. |
Writing and Publishing Checks
Character and word counts are useful before publishing, but every platform has its own limits. Use this tool to measure the text, then compare the result with the platform rule you need to follow.
| Text type | Useful metric | Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Title or headline | Characters with spaces | Long titles may be truncated by some platforms. |
| Draft article | Words and reading time | Reading time is an estimate. |
| Form answer | Characters with or without spaces | Check whether the form counts spaces. |
| Social post | Characters with spaces | Platform limits can change, so confirm before posting. |
Reading Time Estimate
Reading time is an estimate, not a rule. It is most useful for quick planning when you need to know whether a short article, post, or description feels brief or long.
For English-heavy text, word count is often the better planning metric. For mixed-language content, character count can be more stable than word count.
| Need | Metric to check | Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| SEO title or meta description | Characters with spaces | Search snippets may truncate long text. |
| Article draft | Words and reading time | Reading speed varies by reader and topic. |
| Form field | Characters with or without spaces | Check the platform's exact rule. |
FAQ
Is my text uploaded?
No. The counting runs in your browser.
Does it count spaces?
Yes. The results show both characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
Can it count English words?
Yes. It includes a separate English word count.
Is reading time exact?
No. Reading time is an estimate and depends on the reader, language, and content difficulty.