Word Counter
Use this free Word Counter to check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time for any text.
Count and review your draft
Paste text once and see useful length and timing metrics immediately.
Add your text
Article, landing page, email, essay, or social copy.
Length and timing
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Speaking time
- 0 min
- Average sentence
- 0 words
Timing estimates use 200 words per minute for reading and 130 words per minute for speaking.
About the Word Counter
Use this free Word Counter to check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time for any text.
Check content length before you publish.
The Word Counter helps you review the size and structure of a draft before it goes live. Use it for blog posts, landing pages, essays, emails, product descriptions, and social captions.
It shows word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, speaking time, and average sentence length so you can edit with better context.
How to use the Word Counter
Add the draft you want to review into the text area.
Review total words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Match the length to the platform, assignment, SEO brief, or campaign requirement.
Trim repeated sections, split long paragraphs, or expand thin areas where the draft needs more detail.
Word count example
A short landing page draft can be reviewed quickly before publishing.
- Draft type
- Landing page copy
- Target length
- 500 to 800 words
- What to check
- Paragraphs, reading time, and sentence length
- Next step
- Shorten repeated copy and keep the call to action clear
Word count best practices
- Use word count as an editing signal, not a quality score.
- Check both words and characters when writing for platforms with limits.
- Review average sentence length when copy feels difficult to read.
- Use paragraph count to break large blocks into easier sections.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for visitors using Word Counter.
What can I check with the Word Counter?
You can check total words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and average words per sentence.
Does the Word Counter save my text?
No. The tool runs in your browser and is designed for quick private checks without an account.
When should I use a word counter?
Use it when editing blog posts, essays, landing pages, emails, product descriptions, or social copy that needs a specific length.