Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and lines.
How to Use the Free Word Counter
Use NextGad to check text length while writing essays, articles, emails, social posts or website content. The counts update automatically as you type or paste text.
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- Check the live word and character totals.
- Review characters without spaces, sentences, lines and estimated reading time.
- Edit the text until it meets your target length.
What Can You Count?
The tool displays six useful measurements: words, characters, characters excluding spaces, sentences, lines and estimated reading time. Counts can vary slightly between tools because languages and punctuation are handled differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes. You can use the NextGad word and character counter for free in your browser.
Does the count update while I type?
Yes. The totals refresh as you enter, paste or edit text.
What is the difference between characters and characters without spaces?
The character total includes spaces. The no-spaces total excludes spaces, which is useful for platforms with different text-length rules.
Is the reading time exact?
No. Reading time is an estimate. Actual reading speed depends on the reader, language and text complexity.