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Word counter

Real-time word, character, and line stats — your text never leaves the tab.

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No spaces
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Est. reading time: 0 min (≈ 200 wpm)

Hit word limits without guesswork

Freelancers juggling 800-word blog posts, students facing essay caps, and marketers trimming meta copy all need the same thing: a live tally that does not require exporting to another app. This counter updates as you type or paste, so you can cut or expand before submission.

Typical workflows

Check whether a guest post fits an editor's range, confirm LinkedIn or Google Ads character ceilings, or compare two headline variants by length. Pair the count with a readability tool if the audience is general-public rather than specialist.

What it will not do

It does not detect keyword stuffing, plagiarism, or grammar issues. Token limits on AI prompts also differ by model—use this as a drafting aid, not a billing meter for API usage.

FAQ

Does this count spaces and punctuation?
Character counts typically include spaces unless you choose a no-spaces view. Word counts split on whitespace and common punctuation boundaries.
How is reading time estimated?
Most counters divide word count by an average reading speed (often 200–250 words per minute). Adjust mentally for dense technical copy or skimming.
Is my text sent to a server?
The counter runs locally in your browser. Refreshing the page clears unsaved input unless you copy the result elsewhere.

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