Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in any text online for free. Free word counter tool.
Paste your text into tools.arkaserve.com/word-count and the word count appears instantly — along with character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Updates in real time as you type. Works for any text: essays, emails, articles, cover letters, or assignment drafts. Completely free with no signup and no word limit.
Paste your text and check the "Characters (with spaces)" count. Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet, SMS messages are 160 characters, Instagram captions allow up to 2,200 characters, and LinkedIn posts allow 3,000 characters. The counter updates in real time so you can trim your text to fit exactly. No signup needed, completely free.
Reading time is calculated at 200–250 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed. A 1,000-word article takes about 4–5 minutes to read. For technical content or academic text, readers are typically slower (150–180 wpm) — adjust the estimate accordingly for your audience. Completely free, no signup.