Character Count
Type or paste your text below to count characters, words, sentences and more — instantly.
Characters & No Spaces
The total character count includes every letter, number, space and punctuation mark. "No spaces" excludes whitespace — useful for SEO meta tag limits and ad copy constraints.
Word Count
Counts all whitespace-separated tokens. Essential for blog posts, essays, academic submissions, and social media platforms with word limits.
Sentences & Paragraphs
Sentences are counted by detecting . ! ? punctuation. Paragraphs are counted by blank line breaks — useful for readability analysis.
Reading & Speaking Time
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute (average adult). Speaking time uses 130 words per minute — handy for preparing speeches, podcasts and video scripts.
Character Limit
Set a custom character limit — like Twitter's 280, LinkedIn's 700, or Google Ads' 30-character headlines — and see a live progress bar as you type.
Free Online Character Counter — Instant Text Analysis
Need to know how many characters, words or sentences are in your text? Our free character counter updates in real time as you type — no button clicks needed.
Why Character Count Matters
Many platforms enforce strict character limits. Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. Google Ads allows 30 characters for headlines and 90 for descriptions. SMS messages are capped at 160 characters.
Word Count for Writers
Blog posts, essays, academic papers and novel chapters all have target word counts. Short blog posts typically run 300–600 words, while long-form SEO content targets 1,500–2,500 words.
Reading & Speaking Time Estimator
The reading time estimate uses the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, the average conversational pace.