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Word Counter

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Count words, characters, lines and reading time

Counts update live as you type or paste: words, characters with and without spaces, lines, and an estimated reading time, which is useful for checking a blog draft against a target length or making sure a tweet or meta description stays under a platform's character cap. Reading time comes from an average adult reading speed (roughly 200-250 words per minute), so treat it as a rough guide rather than a precise number, since actual reading speed varies a lot by content density and reader. It counts raw text as-is, including Markdown or HTML syntax characters, since it doesn't parse either format, so paste plain text if you want counts that reflect only what a reader would actually see. Everything runs locally as you type, with nothing sent anywhere.

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How to use Word Counter

  • 1.Paste any text to instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), and line count.
  • 2.Use the estimated reading time when checking whether a blog post or documentation page fits a target length.
  • 3.Paste a tweet or meta description draft to check it stays under a platform's character limit before publishing.

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time calculated?
It's estimated using an average adult reading speed (typically around 200-250 words per minute) — treat it as a rough guide, not an exact figure, since actual reading speed varies a lot by content and reader.
Does character count include spaces?
Both are shown — total character count and character count excluding spaces — since different platforms (like Twitter/X) count differently.
Is my text sent to a server?
No, all counting happens locally in your browser as you type.
Does it count Markdown or HTML syntax as words?
Yes, raw syntax characters and tags are counted as part of the text since this tool doesn't parse Markdown or HTML — paste plain text if you want counts that reflect only the visible content.

Use via API, SDK, or MCP

cURL# Free: 1,000 req/day · Pro: 10,000 req/day
curl -X POST https://api.utilix.tech/v1/tools/word-counter \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer utx_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"input":"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."}'

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