Word Counter
Text ToolsCount words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Count words, characters & more
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Words
Characters
No spaces
Sentences
Paragraphs
Read time
What is Word Counter?
Word Counter counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, and estimates reading time as you type.
How to use Word Counter
- 1 Paste or type your text.
- 2 Read the live counts above the editor.
Supported formats and limits
- Input: text
- Output: word, character, sentence and reading-time counts
- Runs in your browser
Common uses
- Hit a word limit for an essay or article.
- Check the length of a meta description or bio.
- Estimate reading time before publishing.
Things to know
- Counting rules (e.g. hyphenated words) follow a standard convention.
- It measures length, not quality.
Privacy and file handling
Counting happens in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated?
It uses an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
How does the tool count words?
Words are separated by whitespace, and numbers count as words.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. Both counts are shown, along with sentences and paragraphs.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser.
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