Word Counter
Free online word counter. Instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
- Words0
- Characters0
- Characters (no spaces)0
- Sentences0
- Paragraphs0
- Lines0
- Reading time0 sec
- Speaking time0 sec
A word counter tallies the words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time of any text you paste. Writers use it to hit article length targets, students use it for essay limits, and professionals use it to stay inside platform caps (tweets, meta descriptions, SMS messages).
This tool runs entirely in your browser, so you can safely paste confidential text — drafts, client content, passwords embedded in documents — without anything leaving your device.
How to use
- Paste or type text into the box above.
- Word, character, sentence, paragraph, line, reading-time and speaking-time counts update instantly as you type.
- Use Copy text to send the cleaned text elsewhere, or Clear to reset.
Frequently asked questions
- How are words counted?
- Words are any run of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks. Punctuation that sits next to a word is not counted as its own word.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute for prose. Shorter text is rounded up to the nearest second.
- Is my text sent to a server?
- No. All counting runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded, stored or logged.
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