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// about this tool

Character & Word Counter Online

Updated 2026-07-09

Count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs and estimate reading time live, right in your browser. Paste or type your text and SnapTools updates every total as you go, so you always know how close you are to a limit or target. Nothing is uploaded — all counting runs locally, so it is safe for drafts, private documents, and confidential notes.

Whether you are trimming a post to fit a character cap, checking a meta description, or gauging how long an article takes to read, the Character & Word Counter gives you accurate numbers the moment you stop typing.

// how to use

  1. 1 Paste or type your text into the input panel on the left — counts update live as you type.
  2. 2 Read the running totals for characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time on the right.
  3. 3 Edit your text until the counts hit your target, then copy or download it.

// examples

Short paragraph
Input
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. It was a bright day.
Output
Characters: 64
Words: 13
Sentences: 2
Paragraphs: 1
Reading time: < 1 min
Single word
Input
hello
Output
Characters: 5
Words: 1
Sentences: 1
Paragraphs: 1
Reading time: < 1 min

// common uses

Hitting a word limit for an essay or post Checking meta description length for SEO Estimating reading time for an article Measuring tweet or message length

// faq

Reading time is based on an average of about 200 words per minute. It is an estimate for prose and will vary with the reader and the material.
Yes — the character count includes spaces and punctuation. If you need a count without spaces, remove them first or check the word count instead.
Sentences are split on terminal punctuation like periods, question marks, and exclamation points; paragraphs are split on blank lines. Unusual formatting can shift these counts slightly.
No. Counting happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded, so it is safe for drafts, private documents, and confidential notes.
This tool measures the size of one block of text; Text Diff compares two blocks and highlights what changed between them. Use Text Diff when you need to spot edits rather than count words.

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Use this via API

Get a free API key → 
curl -X POST https://snaptools.dev/api/v1/tools/word-counter \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"text":"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. It was a bright day."}'
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