Word & Character Counter
Paste or type text for live counts, reading time and the words you use most.
Most used words
How it works
Counts update as you type. Words are runs of letters or digits in any language, so hyphenated words and contractions count once. Characters are counted as you see them, so an emoji counts as one.
Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, a widely cited average for adult silent reading; speaking time assumes 140 words per minute for a relaxed talk. The most-used list skips very common words like "the" and "and" so it highlights what your text is actually about.
Questions
Do character limits on social sites match this count?
Mostly. Some platforms count links or certain emoji differently, so leave a little margin.
Is my text saved?
No. Nothing is stored or sent; closing the tab discards it.