Word and Character Counter
Type or paste your text below to instantly count words, characters, paragraphs, lines, and reading time.
What does the Word Counter do and how to use it?
The Herramix Word & Character Counter is a fast, distraction-free utility built for writers, students, editors, translators, and SEO professionals who need accurate text metrics in real time. As soon as you type or paste content into the text box above, the tool immediately updates the total word count, characters with and without spaces, sentences, lines, and paragraphs.
Beyond basic counts, it also estimates silent reading time (at 200 words per minute) and speaking time (at 130 words per minute), which is helpful when preparing speeches, video scripts, or presentations. Quick action buttons let you convert case or strip extra spaces in one click.
Under the hood, the counter uses a linear single-pass character scanner capable of analyzing over 200,000 characters in a couple of milliseconds without freezing your browser tab.
Usage example
Input text: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Write clearly and concisely."
Result: 9 words · 71 characters with spaces · 63 characters without spaces · 2 sentences · 1 paragraph · Reading time: 3 s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this word counter work?
The tool scans continuous sequences of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks in a single high-speed pass, handling documents over 200,000 characters smoothly without freezing your browser.
Is my text stored or uploaded to any server?
No. Every calculation runs locally inside your browser's memory using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute, while speaking time is based on 130 words per minute.
What are standard character limits for SEO and social media?
For SEO, keep page titles under 60 characters and meta descriptions between 150 and 160 characters. Standard posts on X (Twitter) allow up to 280 characters.