Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type.
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Reading time assumes an average pace of 200 words per minute. Everything is counted live in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to count your words
Type or paste your text into the box. The counts for words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time update instantly as you edit — no button to press.
When a live count helps
Stay under a tweet, meta-description or essay limit, hit a minimum word count for an assignment, or gauge how long a script will take to read aloud. Because it updates live, you can trim or expand in real time.
Questions
How is the word count calculated?
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace, so a run of spaces, tabs or line breaks is treated as a single divider. Punctuation attached to a word doesn't create an extra count.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time assumes an average silent-reading pace of 200 words per minute and is shown in minutes and seconds. Adjust your own expectation up or down for dense or technical material.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Every count happens in your browser as you type. Nothing is sent to a server, so it's safe to paste drafts, essays or private notes.