Writing Tool

Word Counter

Use this free Word Counter to check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time for any text.

Free to use No account required. Built for quick browser workflows.

Use the Word Counter

Enter your inputs below and the results will update in the browser.

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0 Paragraphs
0 min Reading time
0 min Speaking time
0 Avg. words / sentence

About the Word Counter

Use this free Word Counter to check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time for any text.

Word Counter Guide

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

1. Paste your text

Add the draft you want to review into the text area.

2. Check the main counts

Review total words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

3. Compare with your goal

Match the length to the platform, assignment, SEO brief, or campaign requirement.

4. Edit for clarity

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.
FAQ

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.