Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs instantly as you type
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Characters (no spaces)
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the character counter work? +
The character counter analyzes your text in real-time as you type. It counts every character including letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. It also provides a count without spaces so you can see the difference.
How is reading time calculated? +
Reading time is estimated based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute for general text. The speaking time uses an average speaking rate of 130 words per minute.
What counts as a sentence? +
A sentence is counted each time a period (.), exclamation mark (!), or question mark (?) is found followed by a space or end of text. Abbreviations and decimals may slightly affect the count.
Does this tool store my text? +
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, never stored, and never shared. It stays completely private on your device.
Can I use this for social media character limits? +
Yes! The character counter is perfect for checking text against Twitter/X (280 characters), Instagram captions (2,200 characters), LinkedIn posts (3,000 characters), and other platform limits.