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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time as you type.
Word Counter workspace
Statistics
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
0 Unicode code points
- Reading time
- —
- Speaking time
- —
Reading and speaking times are estimates, based on 200 and 130 words per minute. Real speeds vary. Sentence counts are approximate: a single line break does not end a sentence, and unusual abbreviations may be miscounted.
About this tool
What it does
See live counts for words, characters and sentences, plus an estimated reading time, while you write or paste text.
Useful for writers, students and anyone working to a word or character limit.
Main benefits
- Live counts as you type
- Handy for essays, posts and character limits
- Reading-time estimate at a glance
How to use
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live counts for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs.
- Check the reading and speaking time estimates if you are preparing something to read or present.
- Use Copy Text to copy what you wrote, or Clear to start again.
Good to know
- Reading time assumes 200 words per minute and speaking time 130 words per minute. These are estimates, and real speeds vary.
- Sentences and words are counted using standard rules. Unusual punctuation or abbreviations can make sentence counts differ slightly from other tools.
Your privacy
Your text is counted by your browser. It is not uploaded, and it is not saved: closing or reloading the page discards it. Read the Privacy Policy.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Word Counter work with other languages?
Yes. It counts Unicode text, including accented letters, emoji and languages such as Chinese that do not separate words with spaces.
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute. Treat both as estimates.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. The count happens in your browser and the text is not saved or sent anywhere.