Word Counter & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time. See character limits for Twitter, SMS, and meta descriptions in real-time.
Professional Word Counter & Global Text Analysis
CleanTextLab's Word Counter is a precision-engineered tool designed for professional writers, SEO specialists, and developers. Unlike simple counters, it provides a deep-dive analysis of your text, incorporating reading time, sentence density, and multilingual character support. Whether you are drafting a 1,000-word blog post, fine-tuning an SEO meta description, or checking a social media post, our counter delivers accurate metrics in real-time. It operates 100% in your browser, ensuring that your content never leaves your machine, preserving absolute privacy and providing instant feedback without server latency.
How it Works
- CleanTextLab's Word Counter provides instant, accurate metrics for any text. As you type or paste content, it automatically counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time—all in real-time without delays. Unlike basic counters, we provide both total characters and clean characters (without spaces), essential for Twitter posts (280 char limit) and Google meta descriptions (160 chars). The tool handles all languages correctly, including Chinese, Arabic, and other non-Latin scripts using Unicode-aware segmentation. Everything runs in your browser, so your text stays private—no uploads, no server processing. Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed), perfect for bloggers optimizing post length and students checking essay requirements. Whether you're writing academic papers, optimizing SEO meta descriptions, or crafting social media posts, our Word Counter delivers professional-grade metrics instantly while protecting your privacy.
Key Features
Common Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively and securely.
Q.How is the reading time calculated?
We use a standard formula of [Total Words / 200]. 200 words per minute is the average reading speed for adults. For highly technical content, you might want to adjust your expectations slightly.
Q.Does the character count include spaces?
Yes, we provide both. A 'Characters' total including spaces and a 'Clean Characters' count that excludes them, which is often required for specific submission systems.
Q.Is my text data stored or sent to a server?
Never. All counting logic is performed locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text remains private and is never uploaded to our servers.
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