Text utility
Word Counter
Short answer: Use this free word counter to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time instantly.
Tool input/output
Input: Text
Output: Words, characters, sentences, and reading time
How it works
This tool splits pasted text by whitespace to estimate word count. Character count includes spaces unless otherwise stated, and sentence, paragraph, and reading-time estimates use simple browser-based text rules.
Example
Example: Input: "I love simple tools." Output: 4 words, 20 characters including spaces.
When to use it
- Essay word limits
- Meta description length checks
- Social post drafts
- Reading time estimates