Word Counter
Count words, characters, paragraphs, sentences, and reading time without sending your text to the server.
Word Counter
Your text is processed in your browser and is not stored or sent to analytics.
Result
How it works
Paste or type text to get live writing metrics for drafts, posts, forms, and content checks.
The word counter updates in your browser and shows practical writing metrics: words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. It is useful for students, writers, editors, and marketers.
Practical guide
Quick guide for better results
Use it to check article length, assignments, product copy, social text, and reading time before publishing.
When this page is useful
Word Counter is built for one clear task, so you can get a result without leaving the page or creating an account.
- Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Estimate reading time for a page or article.
- Check text limits for forms and platforms.
How to get a clearer result
Paste the text as readers will see it. Removing headings, bullet lists, or captions can change counts and reading time.
- Decide whether spaces and punctuation matter for your use case.
- Remove temporary notes before final counting.
- Clean copied text if it came from a PDF.
Common mistakes before relying on the result
Hidden line breaks or extra spaces from another editor can change counts.
- Clean pasted text if the source was messy.
- Review language-specific word boundaries.
- Avoid pasting sensitive private text into public tools.
What happens to your input
Your text is processed in the browser and is not stored by ABC7.
- Text is not saved to the database.
- Text content is not sent to analytics.
- Clear the box when finished.
Examples
Article text
Check length before publishing or submitting.
Short description
Useful when a platform has character limits.
FAQ
Is my text stored?
No. The text is processed in your browser and is not sent to analytics.
Does it count characters without spaces?
Yes. It shows both total characters and characters without spaces.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute.