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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time of your text.

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About Word Count

This word counter tool provides detailed statistics about your text:

Word count: Total number of words (separated by spaces)

Character count: Total number of characters including spaces

Characters (no spaces): Total characters excluding spaces

Sentences: Count of sentences (text separated by periods, exclamation marks, or question marks)

Paragraphs: Text blocks separated by double line breaks

Lines: Number of line breaks

Reading time: Estimated time to read the text at an average reading speed of 225 words per minute

How to use Word Counter

  1. 1

    Paste your text

    Type or paste the content you want to analyze into the text area.

  2. 2

    View live counts

    Watch the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update automatically as you type.

  3. 3

    Check reading time

    Read the estimated reading time to gauge how long your text takes to read aloud or silently.

  4. 4

    Edit and refine

    Adjust your text to hit a target length, with all statistics recalculating instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What statistics does the word counter show?
It counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, and it estimates the reading time for your text, all updating in real time as you edit.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated from the word count using an average silent reading speed, giving a quick approximation rather than an exact figure for every reader.
Does the character count include spaces?
The character total reflects every character you type; this is useful for meeting strict limits like tweets, meta descriptions, or form fields.
Is there a maximum amount of text I can paste?
There is no hard limit, so you can analyze anything from a single sentence to a full essay or article, and the counts keep up as the text grows.
Is my writing sent anywhere or saved?
No, all counting happens locally in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored, and the tool is completely free to use.

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