Word Counter
Type or paste text and watch the counts update live: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time. Ideal for essays with word limits, tweets, meta descriptions and blog posts.
Words0
Characters0
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading time0 min
How to use
- Start typing in the box or paste your text.
- All statistics update in real time — no button to press.
- Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed.
Frequently asked questions
How is a "word" defined?
Any run of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, line breaks or tabs — the same rule word processors use.
How accurate is the reading time?
It assumes about 200 words per minute, which fits average adult reading of general prose. Technical material reads slower; skimming is faster.
Is there a length limit?
No hard limit — it handles book-chapter-length text easily since everything runs locally in your browser.