Character & Word Counter
Count characters, words, lines, sentences and bytes as you type.
π Runs entirely in your browser. Your input and output are never sent to a server or stored β fully private.
About this tool
This character counter tallies your characters, words, lines, sentences and UTF-8 bytes the moment you type or paste, so you always know how close you are to a limit. It is handy for tweets, SEO meta descriptions, essays and form fields with a maximum length. Everything is counted live in your browser, so even long documents stay private on your device.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting on whitespace, so any run of letters, numbers or symbols separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. Characters include spaces and punctuation, and a separate count shows characters without spaces.
Why is the byte count different from the character count?
Many characters take more than one byte in UTF-8: plain ASCII letters use one byte each, while accented letters, emoji and CJK characters use two to four. The byte count reflects the actual encoded size, which matters for fields and databases that limit bytes rather than characters.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The text you type or paste is counted entirely in your browser and is never uploaded, stored or sent to a server.