Word & character count
Total characters, characters without spaces, and an accurate word count — all in real time.
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Word & Character Counter
100% free — count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time. Includes reading time estimates and SEO meta length guides for writers, students and marketers.
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Three simple steps
How to count words and characters online
Paste your text and get every count you need in seconds.
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Paste or type your text
Enter an essay, blog post, meta description or any text into the editor.
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Read the live counts
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update as you type.
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Check SEO lengths
Use the sidebar to see if your text fits recommended meta title and description lengths.
Everything you need
A word counter for writers, students and SEO
Every count that matters — live, accurate and private.
Sentences & paragraphs
See how your text breaks down into sentences, paragraphs and lines at a glance.
Reading & speaking time
Estimate how long your text takes to read silently or deliver aloud.
SEO meta guides
Check your first line against title length (50–60) and full text against meta description length (150–160).
Instant updates
Every stat recalculates the moment you type, paste or delete — no refresh needed.
100% private
All counting runs locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded.
The word and character counter for every kind of writing
Whether you're hitting a word limit on an essay, drafting a blog post, trimming a tweet, or writing a meta description for Google, you need an accurate word counter and character counter that keeps up with you. This free online tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and lines in real time — plus reading time estimates and SEO length guides.
Word count for students and writers
Assignments often come with strict word limits. Paste your essay or article and watch the word count update as you edit, so you always know exactly where you stand. The tool also shows sentence and paragraph counts, which helps when you're structuring longer pieces or checking readability.
Character count for social media and SEO
Platforms and search engines care about characters, not just words. Google typically displays about 50–60 characters of a page title and 150–160 characters of a meta description. The SEO sidebar compares your first line against the title range and your full text against the description range, with colour-coded feedback so you can trim or expand before you publish.
Reading time estimates
Blog readers and editors often want to know how long a piece takes to read. This counter estimates silent reading time at 238 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute — handy for podcasts, presentations and content planning.
Because everything runs on your device, there's nothing to install and nothing is uploaded. Your text stays completely private, and the counter works even when you're offline. This is one of many free browser tools on Uzetool — explore more tools as we add them.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I count words and characters online?
Paste or type your text into the box. Word count, character count, sentences and paragraphs update instantly as you type.
Does the counter include spaces?
Yes — it shows both total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces, so you can use whichever your guideline requires.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses 238 words per minute (average silent reading speed). Speaking time uses 130 words per minute (typical conversational pace).
Can I use this for SEO meta tags?
Yes. The sidebar compares your first line to the 50–60 character meta title range and your full text to the 150–160 character meta description range.
Is the word counter free and private?
Yes — it's 100% free with no sign-up or limits, and all counting runs locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded. The tool is supported by unobtrusive ads so it can stay free.