Is my text sent anywhere?

No — counting happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes — both are shown, useful for meta tags and tweet limits.

How is reading time estimated?

From the word count at an average adult reading pace (~200–250 words per minute).

Is there a length limit?

No — paste as much text as you like.

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and reading time.

100% private — runs in your browser, no upload

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Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, plus an estimated reading time — VuConvert's word counter runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never sent anywhere. Handy for essays, articles, meta descriptions and social posts with strict limits.

How to word counter

1.Type or paste your text into the box above.
2.See live counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
3.Check the estimated reading time.
4.Edit until you hit your target length.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text sent anywhere?: No — counting happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?: Yes — both are shown, useful for meta tags and tweet limits.
How is reading time estimated?: From the word count at an average adult reading pace (~200–250 words per minute).
Is there a length limit?: No — paste as much text as you like.