Count Words & Characters Without Uploading Text — Free, Private
Real-time word, character, sentence count and reading time. Your text never leaves your browser — completely private, no sign-up, no tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the word counter store my text anywhere?
No. Text analysis (word count, character count, sentence count) happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or stored.
What does the reading time estimate show?
Reading time is estimated at 200-250 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. It gives you a rough estimate of how long it takes to read your document.
Does the word counter count spaces in the character count?
The tool shows both characters with spaces and characters without spaces, so you can use whichever metric is relevant (useful for Twitter, SMS, or SEO meta descriptions).
Can I use this for SEO meta description character limits?
Yes. Keep your meta description under 160 characters. The character counter updates in real time as you type, making it easy to stay within limits.
