Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in real time. Paste your text and see everything instantly.
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Words
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Characters
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No Spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Min Read
Common word count targets
Tweet / X post
Up to 280 characters
Up to 280 characters
LinkedIn post
~300 words (3,000 char limit)
~300 words (3,000 char limit)
Blog article
800–2,000 words
800–2,000 words
University essay
500–5,000 words
500–5,000 words
SEO content
1,500+ words for long-form
1,500+ words for long-form
Short story
1,000–7,500 words
1,000–7,500 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words online? +
Simply paste or type your text into the box above. Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count and reading time all update in real time — no button click needed.
How is reading time calculated? +
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. A 400-word article takes about 2 minutes to read. This is a standard estimate used by publications like Medium.
Does it count characters with or without spaces? +
Both. "Characters" shows the total count including spaces. "No Spaces" shows only non-whitespace characters. Twitter/X uses the total character count including spaces.
Is my text saved or stored anywhere? +
No. Your text never leaves your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Close the tab and the text is gone. TempTool is completely private.