Free Word & Character Counter Online
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly. Supports Chinese, Japanese, Korean character counting. 100% client-side — your text stays private.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the input area above.
- Stats update automatically in real time — no button needed.
- View word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.
- See estimated reading time and speaking time for your text.
- CJK characters (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) are counted separately.
- Click "Copy Stats" to copy all statistics to your clipboard.
Why Use This Word Counter
Whether you're writing a blog post, an essay, a tweet, or a novel, knowing your word and character count is essential. This tool gives you instant feedback without the bloat of a full word processor.
Unlike basic counters, this tool also tracks sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and CJK characters — making it ideal for multilingual content creators, SEO professionals, and students meeting assignment requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average silent reading speed for adults. Speaking time is estimated at 130 words per minute, the average conversational pace.
Yes. The tool separately counts CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) characters using Unicode range detection. CJK characters are displayed in their own counter so you can track multilingual content accurately.
No. All counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never transmitted anywhere, making this tool safe for confidential or sensitive content.
Words are split by whitespace. Consecutive non-space characters form a single word. This matches the behavior of most word processors and online tools.
Use Cases
Essay Word Limits
Check essay word limits for academic assignments, scholarships, and college applications to meet strict requirements.
Blog SEO Counting
Count words for blog SEO optimization to hit target word counts that rank well in search engine results.
Speech Duration
Track speech duration by word count to estimate how long a presentation or speech will take to deliver.
Social Media Limits
Verify character limits for social media posts on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to avoid truncation.
Content Readability
Monitor content length for readability and ensure your writing stays within optimal length for your audience.