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Free Word and Character Counter
Paste your text to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and see how long it takes to read or say aloud. Free and instant.
How to use the word and character counter
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Read the live counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
- Check the reading and speaking time for scripts and show notes.
- Use the most used words list to spot repeated terms.
About this tool
Podcasters use a word counter to keep episode descriptions, show notes and social captions inside platform limits, and to estimate how long a script takes to read aloud.
For search, a page title around 60 characters and a meta description around 160 characters usually display in full in results. Paste your draft here to check the length before you publish.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word counter save my text?
No. The counting happens in your browser and your text is never uploaded.
How is speaking time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average speaking pace. Your own pace may be faster or slower, so treat it as an estimate.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. It shows both so you can match the limit of the platform you post on.
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