Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time — live, as you type.
Paste or type any text and see a live count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time. Nothing is sent to a server — the count updates instantly in your browser as you type.
Writers use it to hit essay and article limits, students check assignment lengths, and marketers verify meta descriptions, tweets, and ad copy against character limits. The keyword density panel shows your most-used words so you can spot repetition before your readers do.
How to count words in your text
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Paste your text into the box, or start typing directly.
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Read the live statistics — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update instantly.
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Use the keyword density panel and limit checks to polish your copy, then copy your text back out.
Why use Nofolo’s word counter?
Live counting
Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update on every keystroke — no button to press.
Reading & speaking time
Estimates based on average reading (225 wpm) and speaking (150 wpm) speeds — perfect for speeches and video scripts.
Keyword density
See your top repeated words at a glance and keep your writing varied.
Social media limits
Instant checks against X/Twitter, Instagram, and meta description character limits.
Private by design
Your text never leaves the page. No uploads, no storage, no tracking of content.
Free forever
No signup, no word limit, no watermark, no premium wall.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The counter runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted, stored, or logged — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it keeps working.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses the widely accepted average of 225 words per minute for silent reading. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, the typical pace for presentations and voiceovers.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. Both counts are shown side by side, because some limits (like meta descriptions) count spaces while some style guides quote counts without them.
Is there a maximum text length?
No hard limit. Because everything runs locally, the tool comfortably handles book-length manuscripts — hundreds of thousands of words — without slowing down.
Can I use it for X (Twitter) posts and meta descriptions?
Yes — the limits panel shows exactly how many characters you have left for an X post (280), an Instagram caption (2,200), and a Google meta description (155–160).
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