Character Counter

Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, speaking time, and other text stats in real time.

Text Input
Characters
0
Including spaces
Characters
0
Excluding spaces
Words
0
Split by whitespace
Sentences
0
Based on . ! ?
Paragraphs
0
Separated by blank lines
Lines
0
Total lines
Reading Time
0 sec
238 words/minute
Speaking Time
0 sec
150 words/minute
Metric Value
Non-empty lines0
Letters0
Digits0
Whitespace0
Punctuation0
Uppercase letters0
Lowercase letters0
Unique words0
Average word length0.00
Average words per sentence0.00
Average sentences per paragraph0.00
Longest word—
Shortest word—
First character—
Last character—
Text is analyzed in your browser. Reading time uses 238 words per minute. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.

About this tool

Character Counter helps writers, editors, SEO specialists, developers, and content teams count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, speaking time, and other text stats. Use it during draft cleanup, CMS entry, metadata writing, and publishing QA when you need a focused result you can read, copy, or share without opening a heavier application.

Use cases

  • Use Character Counter while working on draft cleanup when you need to count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, speaking time, and other text stats.
  • Copy Character Counter output into tickets, docs, test notes, spreadsheets, or chat threads so teammates can verify the same result.
  • Keep Character Counter open as a repeatable browser utility for quick checks instead of building a one-off spreadsheet or script.

FAQ

What is Character Counter best used for?

Character Counter is best used when you need to count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, speaking time, and other text stats in a fast, copy-friendly browser workflow.

Who benefits most from the Character Counter tool?

It is especially helpful for writers, editors, SEO specialists, developers, and content teams who handle draft cleanup, CMS entry, metadata writing, and publishing QA, and need clear output without extra setup.

Can I use Character Counter results in documentation or bug reports?

Yes. The output is designed to be readable and easy to paste into issues, docs, QA notes, or team conversations.