What this tool does
The Word & Character Counter instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time as you type or paste text.
Who it's for
Writers, students, bloggers, SEO professionals, and social media managers — anyone who needs to hit a word count, stay within a character limit, or estimate how long their content will take to read or deliver.
How it works
All counting happens live in your browser as you type. Nothing you enter is sent to a server or stored. The tool also supports platform-specific character limits — click Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta description, or Title tag to see a live progress bar against that limit.
Reading and speaking time
Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed for on-screen text. Speaking time is estimated at 130 words per minute, which is a comfortable presentation pace.
Part of QuickUtils
This tool is part of quickutils.tools — a growing collection of free, no-signup utility tools.
Contact
Questions or suggestions? Visit our contact page.