Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time in real time.
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Count Words, Characters & More
Paste or type your text and this tool instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines, plus an estimated reading time. Everything updates live as you write.
What it measures
- Total words and characters
- Characters excluding spaces
- Sentences and paragraphs
- Estimated reading time at 200 words per minute
Who uses it
Students checking essay length, writers meeting article targets, and marketers keeping titles and meta descriptions within search-friendly limits.
How the counts are calculated
Words are runs of non-space characters, sentences are segments separated by . ! or ?, and paragraphs are blocks separated by blank lines. Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
100% Private & Processed Locally
All counting happens in your browser; your text is never uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Word Counter.