About this tool
Word Counter — Count words, characters, sentences and reading time. Free, fast and private. Runs entirely in your browser at Quick Calci Tools.
Examples
Common scenarios for the Word Counter.
Quick paragraph count
Paste a draft essay to get word and reading-time stats.
- text
- The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog…
9 words · 44 characters · ~1 sec reading time
Tweet-length check
Verify a snippet stays under the 280-char limit.
- text
- Shipping the new docs site this Friday.
7 words · 39 characters
Who uses the Word Counter?
Common scenarios and audiences for this tool.
Students & academics
Verify essays, dissertations, and research papers meet word-count requirements before submission.
Content writers & bloggers
Optimise article length for SEO (1,500–2,500 words for pillar content) and check reading time for audience fit.
Social media managers
Ensure captions fit platform limits — 280 characters for X (Twitter), 2,200 for Instagram, 63,206 for Facebook.
Translators
Quote projects accurately by measuring source-text word counts before starting multilingual translation work.
Job applicants
Keep cover letters and personal statements within the recruiter-recommended 250–400 word range.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Word Counter.