Text Counter
Text Counter is a free online counter that helps you count characters, words, lines, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time. Text Counter uses 1 input field, returns 7 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.
Key facts
- Inputs
- 1 field: Text
- Outputs
- 7 values: Characters (with spaces), Characters (no spaces), Words, Lines, Sentences, Paragraphs, and Reading time (min)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Mode
- Counter
- Privacy
- Files and text stay in the browser session.
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use Text Counter
- 1
Paste or fill in the input
Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.
- 2
Run the utility
Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.
- 3
Copy the output
Copy the output value you need from the result panel.
Text Counter details
First, enter Text in Text Counter. Next, review Characters (with spaces), Characters (no spaces), Words, Lines, Sentences, Paragraphs, and Reading time (min). Additionally, Text Counter uses 1 input field and 7 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.
Paste any text and instantly see character counts (with and without spaces), word count, line count, sentence count (split on. ! ?), paragraph count (separated by blank lines), and an estimated reading time at 250 words per minute. Runs entirely in your browser.
Common searches
- text counter
- word counter
- character counter
- letter counter
- line counter
- sentence counter
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Frequently asked
What is Text Counter?
Text Counter is a free online counter that helps you count characters, words, lines, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time. Text Counter uses 1 input field, returns 7 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.
What inputs and outputs does Text Counter use?
Text Counter uses 1 input field: Text. Text Counter returns 7 output values: Characters (with spaces), Characters (no spaces), Words, Lines, Sentences, Paragraphs, and Reading time (min).
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. Text Counter runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use Text Counter?
Open Text Counter, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. Text Counter runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.
Which browsers does Text Counter support?
Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. Text Counter uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.