Live Word Counter
Keep an eye on the length of what you write with a counter that updates the instant you type. Paste or write your text and see the number of words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time based on an average reading pace. This is invaluable when you are writing to a limit, such as an essay word count, a meta description, a social post, or an application form. Everything updates live so you never have to press a button, and the text stays entirely in your browser with nothing uploaded, which keeps drafts private. Whether you are trimming to fit or padding to reach a target, having the numbers in front of you as you edit takes the guesswork out of hitting the length you need.
How to use Live Word Counter
- Type or paste your text.
- Watch the word and character counts update.
- Check the sentence and paragraph counts.
- Read the estimated reading time.
Frequently asked questions
What does it count?
It counts words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and estimates reading time as you type.
Does the count update in real time?
Yes. All the stats update instantly as you write or paste, so you see the numbers change live.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is based on the word count against an average reading pace, giving a rough estimate of how long the text takes to read.
What is Live Word Counter?
Keep an eye on the length of what you write with a counter that updates the instant you type. Paste or write your text and see the number of words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time based on an average reading pace.
Is Live Word Counter free to use?
Yes. Live Word Counter is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.
Does Live Word Counter work in a web browser?
Yes. Live Word Counter runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.
Is my data private with Live Word Counter?
Yes. Live Word Counter runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.
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