See words, characters, sentences, reading time, and speaking time.
Use this part of the tool to prepare your input clearly before creating the final result.
Free. Private. No uploads.
Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and social post limits directly in your browser without uploading your text.
What it does
Count writing, structure, and reading metrics without uploading your text.
Word & Character Counter gives quick live counts plus reading, speaking, structure, and social limit estimates for everyday writing. It is useful when a form has a character limit, a caption needs to stay short, or a document needs a rough timing check.
Useful for captions, essays, resumes, forms, scripts, and descriptions.
Track structure, social media limits, and progress toward a word goal while you write.
The text is counted locally in your browser.
Everything runs inside your browser, so your files and text stay on your own device.
How to use
Use Word Counter in a few steps.
- Open the Word & Character Counter tool inside Pocket Everyday.
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Read the live word, character, sentence, reading, speaking, and social limit estimates.
- Copy, clear, or export the text and summary when you are finished.
FAQ
Word Counter questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes. Pocket Tools is free to use.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The text is counted locally in your browser.
Does it estimate reading and speaking time?
Yes. It estimates reading at 200 words per minute and speaking at 130 words per minute.