Word & character count

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Quick stats for drafts, captions, and tickets. Nothing leaves your browser.

Editorial limits and reading time

Word counts depend on how text is split—hyphenated words, numbers, and CJK scripts can differ from your CMS or submission form. Use this tool as a fast check before you paste into another system with stricter limits.

Reading time estimates assume a typical words-per-minute rate shown in the UI. For Markdown or HTML, strip markup in your head or use Markdown preview to see visible text first; for structural edits between versions, use text diff.

Text

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Words split on whitespace. Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute—adjust mentally for dense technical prose.

Words
9
Characters
64
Characters (no spaces)
56
Lines
1
Reading time (~200 wpm)
Under a minute

Nearby workflows on Toolcore

  • Markdown preview — after counts look right in the source Markdown.
  • String case — when headings need consistent casing after editing.

Common use cases

  • Check article or post length against editorial limits (words and characters).
  • Estimate reading time for blogs, help pages, or slide speaker notes.
  • Count lines and words in tickets, commit messages, or release notes before publishing.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Treating word count as a hard quality metric

    Counts depend on separators and language. Use them as a guide, not proof of clarity.

  • Including markup in the same count as visible text

    If you paste HTML or Markdown, words inside tags may be counted—strip or use a preview if you need visible text only.

  • Expecting identical counts across every tool

    Different apps split words differently (hyphens, numbers, CJK). Compare against your target platform if limits are strict.

FAQ

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. Counts are computed locally in your browser.

How is reading time estimated?

From word count using a typical words-per-minute rate shown in the UI. Adjust expectations for dense technical prose.

Does this count Unicode words correctly?

It follows common browser text segmentation where supported; very rare scripts may differ from specialized linguistic tools.

Common search terms

Phrases people search for that match this tool. See the full long-tail keyword index.

  • word counter online
  • character counter free
  • reading time estimator

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