Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes. It shows both the total character count and the count excluding spaces.

How is reading time estimated?

Reading time is based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. The counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.

Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and more as you type.

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Read time

Count words and characters instantly

Paste or type your text and see live counts for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time. Useful for essays, assignments, social-media posts, meta descriptions and anything with a length limit.

Common uses

Staying within an essay or assignment word limit.
Checking a tweet, caption or bio character count.
Writing meta titles and descriptions for SEO.

Frequently asked questions

Does it count characters with and without spaces?: Yes. It shows both the total character count and the count excluding spaces.
How is reading time estimated?: Reading time is based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Is my text sent anywhere?: No. The counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.

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