Does it count spaces as characters?

The tool shows both character counts: with spaces and without spaces, so you can use whichever metric you need.

Can I use this for social media character limits?

Absolutely. The tool updates in real-time, making it perfect for checking Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram captions (2,200 chars), or any other platform limit.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.

Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?

Hyphenated words like 'well-known' are counted as a single word, consistent with most word-processing software.

Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Free online word counter tool.

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Common Use Cases

cleaning or transforming raw text fast
preparing copy for publishing or reuse
spot-checking formatting before you paste elsewhere

What is Word & Character Counter?

The Word & Character Counter is a free online tool that instantly counts the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in any text you provide. It is widely used by writers, students, bloggers, and social media managers to meet character limits on platforms like Twitter/X, Instagram, and Google Ads, or to hit word-count targets for essays, articles, and SEO meta descriptions.

How to Use This Tool

1Paste or type your text in the input area
2See real-time counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
3Copy the stats or clear the input to start over

Example

Input

Hello world! This is a sample text.

Output

Words: 7, Characters: 34, Sentences: 2

Before You Rely on This Result

UtilityNest keeps this tool simple on purpose: the goal is to make the task easy to understand, fast to complete, and straightforward to double-check.

Review the inputs once more before you copy, save, or share the result.
Use the example and FAQ on this page to sense-check how the tool behaves.
When the result matters, compare one more scenario or related tool before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

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