About this tool
This word counter shows the number of words, characters, lines and paragraphs — plus an estimated reading time — live as you type or paste. It handles both Chinese and English: Chinese counts by character, English by space-separated words, so it fits different writing requirements.
No login and no upload are needed; the text is processed entirely in your browser. Whether you are hitting an essay word target, trimming copy to length, or checking a social-post limit, you see the result instantly.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Watch the live counts of words, characters, lines and paragraphs.
- Use the estimated reading time to gauge the length.
- Edit the text and the numbers update instantly as you go.
When to use it
- Writing essays, papers or application statements that must meet or stay under a word limit.
- Crafting ad copy, headlines or product descriptions within a character cap.
- Checking the length limits of social platforms like Weibo or X.
- Estimating how long an article will take a reader to finish.
FAQ
How is Chinese counted?
Chinese is counted character by character; English is counted as space-separated words, and mixed text is handled accordingly.
Are spaces and punctuation included?
The character count typically includes spaces and punctuation, while the word count is by word or character. Refer to the labeled metrics on the page for the exact basis.
How is reading time calculated?
It is an estimate based on a typical average reading speed and is only a guide; actual time varies by reader and difficulty.