Penglab Counter

Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, and estimated reading time.

Text

Summary

Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters without spaces: 0
Lines: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Estimated reading time: 0 min

Quick guide

What this tool does

Count characters with and without spaces, plus words, lines, and reading time from pasted text.

How to use it

Paste text to count characters with spaces, without spaces, and other supporting writing metrics such as words and lines.

When this tool is useful

Check post or field length limits quickly. Count characters with or without spaces for content constraints. Review word and line counts alongside raw character totals.

Common use cases

Check post or field length

Check post or field length limits quickly.

Count characters with or without

Count characters with or without spaces for content constraints.

Review word and line counts

Review word and line counts alongside raw character totals.

Example input and output

Example input

Hello world

Expected output

Characters: 11
Characters without spaces: 10

FAQ

Does it count spaces separately?

Yes. The tool reports both total characters and characters excluding spaces.

Is it useful for social or form limits?

Yes. It is useful for titles, bios, messages, and any field with a hard character limit.

Does Character Counter run in the browser?

Yes. Character Counter works in the browser so you can enter data, review the result, and copy the output without needing a separate desktop app.

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