Reading time:
Free online word and character counter
Use this word counter to measure text length and structure with precision: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and lines. It also computes reading time based on your preferred speed.
Accurate, fast and privacy friendly
The counter runs in your browser, no sign up and no uploads. Results refresh as you type. Choose whether to count numbers as words or split on hyphens. It supports English and French and handles Unicode text such as accents, emojis and non Latin scripts.
Popular use cases
Check essay limits, verify SEO titles and meta descriptions, prepare social media posts or polish manuscripts. This online counter fits writers, students, marketers and developers.
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