Online Word Counter for Words, Characters & Reading Time
Measure English words, Chinese characters, total characters, punctuation, paragraph structure, and estimated reading time before publishing or sending text. It also works as an 在线字数统计 and 字符数统计 helper for Chinese drafts.
Words
Count English words, number groups, and mixed-language word units for drafts and briefs.
Characters
Check total characters, characters without spaces, Chinese characters, and punctuation.
Reading time
Estimate how long a post, article, script, or documentation snippet may take to read.
Final draft text
Include headings, paragraphs, captions, and notes if those words count toward your target.
Mixed language drafts
For bilingual text, compare English words, Chinese characters, and overall word units separately.
Platform limits
Use characters without spaces for strict limits, and total characters when spaces count.
Word units = English words + Chinese characters + number groups
The online word counter runs in your browser and updates as you type. It keeps separate metrics so you can decide which number matters for your platform, editor, assignment, or publishing workflow.
Example: A mixed English and Chinese draft can show English word count, 中文字符数, total characters, characters without spaces, punctuation, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading time at the same time.
Example
Paste a mixed Chinese and English article draft and check word count, Chinese characters, punctuation, and reading time.
Assumption
Word units combine English words, Chinese characters, and number groups. Reading time uses 225 word units per minute.
Limitation
Different languages and editorial standards may define word boundaries differently.
Articles and blog posts
Check word count, paragraph count, reading time, and structure before publishing.
Chinese drafts
Use 中文字数统计 and 字符数统计 metrics for essays, posts, product copy, and bilingual content.
Social posts and ads
Check character count without spaces, punctuation, lines, and sentence length before posting.
Assignments and briefs
Confirm text length against word, character, paragraph, or line requirements.
Does this count spaces?
It shows total characters and a separate count without whitespace.
Can it count Chinese text?
Yes. Chinese characters are counted separately from English words.
Can I use it for social posts?
Yes. It is useful for quick character and word checks before publishing.
How accurate is reading time?
It is an estimate based on 225 word units per minute.
Does it need a server?
No. Text analysis runs in your browser.
Suggested workflow
Writing and publishing path
Move from draft length checks to reading estimates, Markdown preview, and final metadata before publishing.