Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time.
What is the Word Counter?
A word counter tells you how long a piece of writing is — words, characters, sentences and paragraphs — without you having to count anything by hand. It is handy whenever there is a limit to hit or stay under: essays and assignments, application forms, social media captions, meta descriptions, or a 500-word blog intro. Students, writers, marketers and anyone drafting text can drop it in and get an instant tally, including an estimate of how long it takes to read aloud. Everything happens in your browser, so your text is never sent anywhere.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type directly into the box, or paste text you have already written.
- Watch the word and character counts update as you type.
- Check sentences, paragraphs and reading time in the summary.
- Edit until you land within the length you need.
Why use Quably's Word Counter?
- Free, with no sign-up
- Counts update instantly as you type
- Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time
- Your text stays in your browser
- Works on phone, tablet and desktop
Examples
Staying under a limit
A caption capped at 280 characters shows a running character count so you know exactly when to trim.
Hitting a word target
A 500-word essay shows "312 words" as you write, so you can see how much more you need.
Frequently asked questions
How does the word counter count words?
It splits your text on spaces and line breaks, so each run of characters separated by whitespace counts as one word.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. You get the total character count, and you can see the count excluding spaces too.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The counting happens entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server.
How is reading time worked out?
It is an estimate based on an average reading speed of around 200 words per minute, so treat it as a rough guide.
Is the word counter free?
Yes, completely free and there is no account to create.