Word Counter
Live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts as you type.
Word Counter
Instant online text processing
What does Word Counter do?
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time, with reading time, speaking time and readability scores alongside. Character limits for common platforms are tracked live so you can see when you are over.
How to Use Word Counter
- 1Paste or type your textCounts update on every keystroke.
- 2Check the limitsPlatform limits show how much room you have left.
- 3Review readabilityAim for 60–70 reading ease for general audiences.
Key Features
- Live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines
- Characters with and without spaces, counted by grapheme so emoji count as one
- Reading and speaking time at an adjustable words-per-minute rate
- Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid grade level
- Live limit tracking for meta descriptions, tweets, captions and SMS
- Top keywords by frequency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words are on a page?
Around 250 words for double-spaced 12pt Times New Roman, or 500 single-spaced. Fonts, margins and spacing change it considerably, so always check your specific requirement.
How is reading time calculated?
Word count divided by a reading speed you can adjust. The default of 225 words per minute is a common average for adult silent reading of general prose; technical material is slower.
Does it count words in other languages?
Yes. Counting uses Unicode-aware segmentation, so accented Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic and Hebrew all count correctly. Chinese, Japanese and Korean are counted by character, which is the convention for those scripts.
What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
60–70 is plain English suitable for most audiences. Below 30 is university-level dense prose. Above 80 reads like a children’s book. Aim for 60+ on anything meant for a general reader.
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