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Word & Character Counter Online

Paste your text to instantly see the number of words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs, plus reading time and the most-used words. Works with Arabic too.

🔗 Direct link sahlify.uk/en/word-counter/

How does it work?

Type or paste your data.
The result appears instantly.
Copy or download the result.

Why use Word Counter?

✓ 100% free, no limits, no watermark
✓ No sign-up, no install
🔒 Files processed locally: full privacy
📱 Works on desktop, tablet and mobile

Frequently asked questions

How many characters for a meta description?

Aim for 140–155 characters so it displays fully in Google.

How is reading time calculated?

Based on 230 words per minute, the average adult reading speed.

Are spaces counted?

Both values are shown: characters with and without spaces.

Does it work in Arabic?

Yes, Arabic words are counted correctly.

Is this tool really free?

Yes, 100% free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.

Are my files safe?

Yes. Processing happens directly in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server or stored.

When to use it

The word counter helps you meet a brief: a 1,500-word essay, a 200-word abstract, a 150-character Instagram bio, a 155-character meta description, a LinkedIn post or an SMS. It also estimates reading and speaking time.

Our tips

💡 An effective meta description is 120–155 characters; an SEO title under 60.
💡 Allow about 130 words per minute for a speech.
💡 Paste text from Word or Google Docs — formatting is ignored.