Free Word & Character Counter
Paste or type any text to instantly see the word count, character count, sentence and paragraph totals, plus an estimated reading time — all updated live as you type.
What is the word & character counter?
A word counter is a free tool that counts the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in your text and estimates how long it takes to read. You type or paste your text and the totals update live as you go. Slashit's word counter runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and it works instantly, even offline once loaded. It's useful any time you're writing to a limit — essays, articles, meta descriptions, social posts or product copy — and want to keep an eye on length and reading time.
How our free word & character counter works
Type or paste your text
Add any text to the box. The counts start updating immediately, with no button to press.
Watch the live stats
See words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time.
Write to your target
Keep the tab open while you draft to stay within a word or character limit as you write.
Who uses our free word & character counter?
Writers & students
Hit essay, article and assignment word counts exactly without pasting into a separate document.
Marketers & SEO teams
Keep titles, meta descriptions and ad copy inside character limits so nothing gets truncated.
Social media managers
Check post length against platform limits before you publish across networks.
Why use the word & character counter?
Live counts
Every number updates as you type, so you always know exactly where you stand against a limit.
Reading time estimate
See roughly how long your text takes to read, based on an average reading speed.
Free and private
No sign-up, no limits, and your text stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
It's based on an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute, so it's a close estimate rather than an exact figure.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. You get total characters, characters excluding spaces, words, sentences and paragraphs, all at once.
Is there a word limit?
No. You can paste as much text as you like — it all runs in your browser with no cap.
