Character Counter

edit_note Input

text_fields 0 Characters

space_bar 0 No Spaces

segment 0 Words

short_text 0 Sentences

view_agenda 0 Paragraphs

reorder 0 Lines

menu_book 0 sec Reading Time

record_voice_over 0 sec Speaking Time

How to Use

1

Paste or type your text
Enter any text into the input area — articles, tweets, essays, code.
2

View instant statistics
Character, word, sentence, paragraph, and line counts update in real time.
3

Check reading & speaking time
See estimated reading time (200 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm).
4

Copy your text
Click the copy button to grab your text for use elsewhere.

edit_note

Check character limits for Twitter/X (280), Instagram captions (2,200), or LinkedIn posts (3,000).

school

Track word counts for essays, dissertations, and assignments with strict length requirements.

campaign

Optimize meta titles (60 chars), descriptions (160 chars), and ad copy within platform limits.

translate

Compare character and word counts between source and target languages to ensure consistency.

How does the character counter work?

Just type or paste text and all stats update instantly in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.

Does it count spaces as characters?

We show both: total characters (with spaces) and characters without spaces, so you always have the number you need.

How is reading time calculated?

Based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.

Can I use this for Twitter/X character limits?

Yes. Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post. Just check the 'Characters' stat to stay within the limit.

Does it work with non-English text?

Yes, it works with any language and Unicode characters including emoji.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.