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Word Counter
UseDaily's free online word counter instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type. It is useful for essays, blog posts, social media captions, SEO writing, and any content with length requirements. All processing happens in your browser — your text is never uploaded to a server.
How to Use
Paste or type your text into the editor. Word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time update in real time. No button to click — just start typing.
Who Is This For?
1
Students
Track essay and assignment word limits without switching tools.
2
Writers & Bloggers
Hit your target length and optimize posts for SEO readability.
3
SEO Professionals
Verify meta description and title tag character counts instantly.
4
Social Media Teams
Check caption length for Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn character limits.
Key Features
Live Word Count
Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update instantly as you type.
Reading Time Estimate
See how long your content takes to read based on average reading speed.
Character Limit Check
Useful for Twitter, LinkedIn, meta descriptions, and ad copy with strict limits.
Privacy Focused
All processing happens in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. UseDaily's word counter is completely free with no sign-up required.
No. All word counting happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Both. The tool shows characters with spaces and without spaces as separate counts.
Yes. Meta descriptions should be under 160 characters. The character counter helps you stay within that limit.