Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text
What is the Word Counter?
Written and maintained by the BitConvert team · Feb 27, 2026
Word Counter measures your writing as you type. Paste or enter text and it immediately reports the number of words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs, then estimates how long the passage takes to read and to speak aloud. Every count updates live, so you always see current figures without pressing a button.
The distinction between counting metrics matters in practice: social platforms and meta descriptions cap you by characters, essays and articles are graded by word count, and presentations are paced by speaking time. Having all of these in one view helps you write to a target instead of guessing. The analysis happens right in your browser, so even long or confidential drafts stay on your own device while you work.
Key Features
Live Counting
Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs recalculate instantly with every keystroke or paste.
Reading and Speaking Time
Estimates silent reading time and aloud speaking time to help you pace articles and presentations.
Spaces On or Off
Reports characters both with and without spaces to match different platform and field limits.
Sentence and Paragraph Tally
Counts sentences and paragraphs so you can gauge structure and readability, not just raw length.
Common Use Cases
Students check an essay against a required word count before submitting. SEO writers trim meta descriptions and titles to fit character limits that search engines truncate. Social media managers keep posts within a platform's cap while drafting. Speakers estimate how many minutes a script will run so a talk fits its slot. Job seekers tighten a cover letter to a page, and editors monitor paragraph and sentence counts to keep copy readable.
How It Works
Enter Text
Type or paste your text into the editor
See Stats
Word, character, and sentence counts update in real-time
Use Results
Use the statistics for your writing or SEO needs
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: Feb 27, 2026