Type or paste into the box; word count, character count, sentence count, line count, and estimated reading time update live below it.
Character Counter
Count the words, characters, and reading time of any text as you type.
Use it to check a post against a word limit, estimate reading time for an article, or get a quick character count for a bio field.
Every number updates as you type: words, characters shown two ways (the raw total and the total with spaces stripped out), sentences, and lines. The reading-time estimate assumes about 200 words a minute, rounded up to at least one minute, so a short caption still reads as "1 min" instead of "0 min".
Counting runs locally in this browser tab - no upload and no account. Nothing you type is saved; refresh the page and the box clears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Character Counter do?
Count the words, characters, and reading time of any text as you type.
When should I reach for character counter?
Use it to check a post against a word limit, estimate reading time for an article, or get a quick character count for a bio field.
What complementary tools work well alongside character counter?
Nothing you type is saved; refreshing the page clears the box.