How to Count Words, Characters & Reading Time Online Free
Need a quick word count for an essay, tweet, blog post, or assignment? Use MultiTool Word Counter to count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — all free and private.
How to count words online (step by step)
- Open the tool — Go to Word Counter.
- Paste or type — Add your text directly into the box.
- See instant results — Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading time update as you type.
- Use the counts — Perfect for staying within limits for essays, ads, SEO, or social posts.
When to use a word counter
- Essays & assignments — meet minimum/maximum word counts.
- SEO content — track word count for blog posts and meta descriptions.
- Social media — check character limits for tweets, captions, and ads.
- Emails — keep messages concise.
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FAQ
Is this word counter free?
Yes. 100% free with no sign-up required.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Does it count spaces?
Yes. The tool shows characters with spaces and characters without spaces separately.