What it counts
As you type you'll see live word, character and sentence counts, plus an estimated reading time based on an average 200 words per minute. Characters include spaces, which matters for Twitter/X limits and SEO meta descriptions.
Why word limits matter
Many tasks come with hard limits — a 160-character meta description, a 280-character post, a 500-word essay, a 2,200-character Instagram caption. Keeping the counter open as you write means you trim to fit in one pass instead of guessing and redoing.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
It assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute and rounds up to the nearest minute.
Does it count characters with spaces?
Yes, the character count includes spaces. This matches most social and SEO character limits.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Everything is counted locally in your browser — your writing never leaves your device.
Related tools
This tool runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.