What it is
A live-updating text statistics tool that counts characters, words, lines, and paragraphs from any text you paste.
Word Counter
Count characters, words, lines, paragraphs
Characters: 0 Words: 0 Lines: 0 Paragraphs: 0
Free Online Word Counter — Characters, Words, Lines & Paragraphs
A live word counter that tracks characters, words, lines and paragraphs as you type or paste. Essential for essay writing, blog posts, SEO meta descriptions, Twitter/X character limits, LinkedIn posts, university applications and short-story submissions.
Key features
- Live character count
- Word count
- Line counter
- Paragraph counter
- Instant updates as you type
Best for
Essay word limits, Twitter/X posts, SEO meta descriptions, LinkedIn captions, academic submissions and blog post drafting.
Frequently asked questions
What's the character limit for Twitter / X?
Twitter/X allows 280 characters for standard tweets (25,000 for X Premium). Use the character counter to stay under the limit.
How does the word counter tokenise text?
It splits on whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) and treats any non-empty run as a word — the same method used by most word processors.
Does it work with non-English text?
Yes. The counter handles any Unicode text — European languages, CJK, Arabic, Hebrew, and emoji all count correctly.
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