Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, and reading time live.
To count characters online, paste or type your text into the box above — this character counter instantly shows how many characters it contains, both with and without spaces, plus the word count, sentence and line counts, and an estimated reading time. Everything updates live in your browser as you type, and nothing is uploaded.
Read the guide: Social Media Character Limits: The 2026 Cheat SheetAbout the Character Counter
Whether you are staying under a tweet limit, a meta description length, or an essay word count, this online character counter updates live as you type. Six stats sit above the box and refresh on every keystroke: character count (with spaces), characters without spaces, word count, sentences, lines, and an estimated reading time. So the moment you need to know how many characters or words your text has, the answer is already on screen.
Nothing is uploaded — your text stays in your browser. Just type or paste, watch the numbers update instantly, and hit Clear to start over.
How to use it
- 1Type or paste text. Enter your text into the box.
- 2Watch the counts. Characters, words, sentences, and reading time update live.
- 3Clear when done. Hit Clear to start fresh.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters is this text?+
Paste it into the box above and the character count appears instantly — both with spaces and without. The tool also counts words, sentences, and lines and estimates reading time, updating on every keystroke, so you never have to guess the length.
Is character count the same as word count?+
No. Character count is the number of individual characters (letters, digits, spaces, and punctuation), while word count is the number of words. This online counter shows both at once, so you can meet whichever limit applies.
Does the character count include spaces?+
It shows both: total characters (spaces included) and characters without spaces, so you can use whichever a given limit requires.
How are words counted?+
Words are counted as runs of non-whitespace separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks, so punctuation stays attached to its word and extra spaces do not inflate the count.
How are sentences counted?+
The counter treats each run of text ending in a period, question mark, or exclamation point as one sentence, so abbreviations or decimals can occasionally nudge the number.
How is reading time estimated?+
Reading time assumes an average pace of about 200 words per minute, a common estimate for adult silent reading.
Is there a length limit?+
No hard limit — paste as much text as you like. Counting happens instantly in your browser.
Is my text sent anywhere?+
No. Everything is counted locally in your browser, with no upload and no sign-up. Your text never leaves your device.
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