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Reading time
Character Counter — Free Online Tool
Count characters, words, lines and paragraphs instantly. Perfect for essays, tweets, captions, meta descriptions and form limits.
Live counts — as you type
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Free forever
How it works
1Type or paste your text into the box above.
2Watch the stats update live — characters, words, lines, paragraphs and reading time.
3Copy the stats with one tap, or clear and start over.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is any run of characters separated by whitespace (spaces, tabs or new lines). Multiple spaces in a row don't create empty words, so your count matches what you'd expect.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. It's a rough estimate — dense or technical text may take longer.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser with plain JavaScript — your text never leaves this page and nothing is stored anywhere.
Characters · words · lines · paragraphs · reading time — 100% local, your text never leaves this page.