Word Counter - Free Online Character & Word Count Tool
Free online utility. 100% client-side processing with no signup required.
Free & instant
100% client-side
No signup needed
Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Examples
Example 1: Checking a Blog Post Length
Paste your article into the counter. A typical SEO-optimized blog post targeting competitive keywords should be 1,500–2,500 words. The tool shows your current count in real time so you can see exactly how far you are from your target.
Sample input (excerpt):
"Search engine optimization requires consistent effort.
Content quality matters more than keyword density alone..."
Word count: 14
Character count (with spaces): 97
Character count (without spaces): 83
Sentences: 2
Estimated reading time: < 1 minute
Example 2: Twitter / X Character Limit
Twitter enforces a 280-character limit per tweet. Use the character counter (with spaces) to verify your tweet fits before posting.
Draft tweet:
"Just launched our new open-source library for distributed ID generation.
It supports custom epochs, multiple workers, and clock drift protection.
Check it out on GitHub! #opensource #devtools"
Character count (with spaces): 196
→ Within the 280-character limit ✓
Example 3: Meta Description Length
Search engines typically display 150–160 characters for meta descriptions. Longer descriptions get truncated in search results.
Meta description draft:
"Free online word counter tool — count words, characters, sentences,
and paragraphs instantly. Supports all languages including Unicode."
Character count (with spaces): 141
→ Within the 150–160 character sweet spot ✓