Word & character counter — Count text instantly

Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. Free, no length limit — processed 100% in your browser.

Why TaoClip Word Counter?

Instant count

Characters and words update as you type.

Full metrics

Sentences, paragraphs, lines, no-space chars.

Reading time

Estimated at 200 words/minute.

Any language

Counts English, Vietnamese and more.

Fully private

100% browser. Text never uploaded.

Free

No limit, no signup.

How to count words & characters online — 3 steps

  1. Paste or type your text: enter content directly or paste it into the box above.
  2. See live metrics: characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, lines and reading time update automatically.
  3. Copy when done: hit "Copy" to grab the whole text, or "Clear" to start over.

The tool runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and your text is never uploaded. Counting characters is handy for social captions with limits, SEO meta tags (title ≤60, description ≤160 chars), counting essay or script words, and checking content length before publishing. Completely free.

Common character limits to remember

Frequently asked questions

What does it count?

Characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and an estimated reading time — all updated instantly as you type.

Is there a length limit?

No limit. You can paste articles with thousands of words; everything runs in your browser, so there is no server dependency.

How are words counted?

Words are counted as groups of characters separated by whitespace, which works for English and most languages. It is the same method used by most word processors.

How is reading time calculated?

It estimates based on an average reading speed of ~200 words per minute — a common benchmark for sizing blog posts, video scripts, and presentations.

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. All counting happens locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device, is never stored, and is never sent anywhere.

What is it useful for?

Staying within social media limits (X/Twitter, SEO meta description ≤160 chars), counting words for essays, scripts, and contracts, or checking TikTok/Instagram caption length.

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