Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time.
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About this tool
Paste or type your text to see live counts of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. It is useful for essays, social media posts, meta descriptions and any text with a length limit.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the counts, which update as you type.
- Use the reading time to judge how long your text takes to read aloud or silently.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average adult silent reading speed of about 200 words per minute. Speaking time assumes about 130 words per minute.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Everything is processed in your browser, and nothing is sent to a server.
What counts as a word?
Any group of characters separated by whitespace is counted as one word.