Character & Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to get real-time statistics on characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs.
How to Use the Character & Word Counter
Our free character and word counter tool helps you analyze your text in real-time. Simply paste or type your content into the text area above, and you'll instantly see detailed statistics about your text.
Key Features
- Character Count: Counts all characters, including spaces and punctuation
- Word Count: Number of individual words in your text
- Sentence Count: Number of sentences based on punctuation marks
- Paragraph Count: Number of paragraphs separated by line breaks
- Twitter/X Limit: Shows how your text fits within the 280-character limit
Perfect for:
✍️ Content Writers
Track article length, meet word count requirements, and optimize content for SEO.
📱 Social Media
Ensure your posts fit within platform character limits, especially Twitter/X.
🎓 Students
Make sure your essay meets the required length while staying focused on your work.
📊 Marketers
Optimize ad copy, email subject lines, and meta descriptions.
Why Use Our Character Counter?
- ✓ Instant Results: Real-time counting as you type
- ✓ No Registration: Use immediately without signing up
- ✓ Privacy-First: All processing happens in your browser
- ✓ Mobile Friendly: Works perfectly on all devices
- ✓ Free Forever: No hidden fees or premium features
Common Use Cases
SEO Content: Optimize blog posts and articles for search engines by hitting target word counts and keeping meta descriptions under 160 characters.
Academic Writing: Ensure your essays, research papers, and assignments meet specific word count requirements set by professors.
Social Media Posts: Craft the perfect tweet within Twitter's 280-character limit, or optimize Instagram captions for maximum engagement.
Email Marketing: Keep subject lines under 50 characters for better open rates and ensure your email content is concise and impactful.
Product Descriptions: Write compelling product descriptions that fit within e-commerce platform limits while including all necessary details.
💡 Pro Tip
Use our character counter alongside other DevVivid tools like the Case Converter and Text Repeater for a complete text processing workflow.