✍️ Character Counter

Count characters, words, sentences, readability scores and more — instantly as you type.

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Characters Total characters including spaces.
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Words Total words, separated by spaces.
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Sentences Sentences ending with . ! or ?
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Lines Total number of lines in the text.

Keyword Density Top keywords and their frequency.

No keywords found.

Character Frequency Most used characters in the text.

No characters to show.

Detailed Metrics

Characters (no spaces) Total characters, excluding all spaces. 0
Spaces Total space characters in the text. 0
Paragraphs Paragraphs separated by blank lines. 0
Unique Words Each word counted once, ignoring duplicates. 0
Punctuation Total punctuation marks in the text. 0
Reading Ease Flesch Reading Ease (0–100). Higher = easier. —
SMOG Index Readability based on polysyllabic words. —
Reading Grade Flesch-Kincaid US school grade level. —
Coleman-Liau Coleman-Liau readability index. —
ARI Automated Readability Index. —
Avg. Word Length Average number of characters per word. 0
Longest Word The longest word found in the text. N/A
Reading Time Estimated reading time at 225 wpm. 0 min
Speaking Time Estimated speaking time at 150 wpm. 0 min
Typing Time Estimated typing time at 50 wpm. 0 min

Frequently asked questions

Does the character count include spaces?

Yes, the total character count includes spaces by default, matching how most platforms (Twitter/X, SMS, meta descriptions) count characters for their limits.

Why do character limits differ across social platforms?

Each platform sets its own limit based on its format and history — Twitter/X caps posts at 280 characters, Instagram captions allow up to 2,200, and SMS messages traditionally split at 160. Check the specific platform's current limit before publishing.

Is word count the same as character count?

No — word count measures the number of space-separated words, while character count measures every individual character, including spaces and punctuation. Use word count for essay requirements and character count for anything with a strict character limit.

Does this tool save or send my text anywhere?

No, counting happens instantly in your browser as you type — nothing is uploaded or stored.