Character Count — Quick & Accurate

Instantly count characters, words, lines, bytes & reading time. Paste or type. 100% private and offline.

Count characters, words, lines, bytes & reading time instantly — all privately, directly in your browser. 🚀 Seamlessly measure your text metrics without ever leaving Chrome. Our clean, intuitive interface ensures an immediate and accurate count — whether you type, paste, or right-click selected text. Designed to feel like a native part of your browser, it delivers consistent results every single time. 💫 Why choose Character Count? ✅ Accurate counts for characters, words, lines, and UTF-8 bytes. ✅ Works entirely offline — no server uploads. ✅ Unicode-aware (emojis, CJK, accented characters). ✅ Right-click “Count selected text” from any page. ✅ Instant reading time estimates. ✅ Light & dark mode that follows your system theme. 🔝 Outstanding User Experience ➤ Effortless navigation with a simple, focused interface. ➤ Accessible design with clear labels, keyboard shortcuts, and ARIA support. ➤ Context menu and keyboard commands for quick access without breaking your workflow. 👥 Growth Through Community ① Enhancements guided by real user feedback. ② Transparent, user-first development process. ③ Dedicated to refining features for writers, editors, students, and professionals alike. 🌍 Cultural and Language Support 🌐 Counts are locale-aware — numbers formatted to match your region. 🌐 Fully Unicode-compatible for global scripts. 🌐 Designed for multilingual workflows. 📑 Clear Usage Policies ♦️ No data collection or tracking — all processing stays local. ♦️ Clear permission usage (clipboard, storage, context menus). ♦️ Helpful documentation for every feature. 🖊️ How to use Character Count? Install the extension, then click its icon in your Chrome toolbar. Type or paste your text into the input field — counts update instantly. Or, select text on any web page, right-click, and choose “Count selected text” for an instant native notification. 🧐 FAQs about the extension: ❓ Can it count text in other languages? 🔹 Yes — it’s fully Unicode-aware, including emojis, non-Latin scripts, and mixed-language content. ❓ Does it work offline? 🔐 Absolutely — all processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device. ❓ Can I keep my text between sessions? ✔ Yes — enable “Keep text between sessions” in the settings. ❓ What’s included in the counts? 📊 Characters (with and without spaces), words (accurate for most languages), lines, UTF-8 byte size, and reading time based on average speed. 🔄 Why use a character counter? 1️⃣ Professional Writing & Editing — meet exact word or character limits for articles, essays, social posts, or legal documents. 2️⃣ Social Media Compliance — ensure tweets, captions, and ads fit platform constraints. 3️⃣ SEO & Marketing — optimize headings, descriptions, and metadata for maximum effect. 4️⃣ Localization — ensure translated content meets length limits across languages. 5️⃣ Data Processing — prep strings for databases, forms, or API payloads with strict length rules. 💡 Tips to Get the Most Out of Character Count: 📍 Use the right-click menu to check text on any site instantly. 📍 Enable live count to see updates as you type. 📍 Keep the popup open while drafting to monitor your progress. 📜 Simplifying Text Measurement In short, Character Count is your always-available, always-accurate companion for text length and readability checks. With an intuitive popup, quick context-menu access, and complete privacy, it’s built for writers, students, marketers, developers — and anyone who needs exact text metrics, instantly.